Slavery

A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life

• Author(s): Stanley M. Elkins,
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Pages: 330
• ISBN_10: 022609832X
  ISBN_13: 9780226098326
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / General , History / Social History , Social Science / Anthropology / General ,

Description:... This third edition of Stanley M. Elkin's classic study offers two new chapters by the author. The first, "Slavery and Ideology," considers the discussion and criticism occasioned by this controversial work. Elkins amplifies his original purpose in writing the book and takes into consideration the substantial body of critical commentary. He also attempts a prediction on the course of future research and discussion.