The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study (1899) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169810945)

The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is a groundbreaking sociological work written by W. E. B. DuBois in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the African American community in Philadelphia at the turn of the 20th century. DuBois uses a combination of quantitative data and qualitative analysis to explore the social, economic, and political conditions of African Americans in Philadelphia. He examines the impact of slavery, racism, and discrimination on the community, and analyzes the social structures that have emerged as a result. DuBois also explores the role of religion, education, and family life in shaping the experiences of African Americans in Philadelphia. The book is considered a landmark in the field of sociology and is still widely read and studied today. It provides valuable insights into the history of race relations in the United States and the ongoing struggle for racial equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. E. B. DuBois
ISBN-10: 1169810942
ISBN-13: 9781169810945
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 574
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.54lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.25d