White Identities - An Historical & International Introduction

White Identities provides a comprehensive overview of the debate, drawing together the various strands of recent research into an accessible but challenging introduction. The author argues that 'White Studies', as it is presently conceived, is an American project, reflecting American interpretations of race and history.

List of contents

1. Intro - White Studies 2. Who was White? 3. How the British Working Class Became White 4. Whiteness and Modernization 5. Anti-Racism and the Critique of Whiteness 6. Whiteness as Symbol

About the author

Alastair Bonnett

Summary

White Identities provides a comprehensive overview of the debate, drawing together the various strands of recent research into an accessible but challenging introduction. The author argues that 'White Studies', as it is presently conceived, is an American project, reflecting American interpretations of race and history.

Product details

• Authors: Bonnett, Alastair Bonnett, Alastair (University of Newcastle UK) Bonnett
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.12.2016
• EAN: 9781138160828
• ISBN: 978-1-138-16082-8
• No. of pages: 176
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology