Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its

Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today

Synopsis:
Birth of a White Nation is a fascinating new book on race in America that begins with an exploration of the moment in time when "white people,â€ as a separate and distinct group of humanity, were invented through legislation and the enactment of laws.

The book provides a thorough examination of the underlying reasons as well as the ways in which â€œwhite peopleâ€ were created. It also explains how the creation of this distinction divided laborers and ultimately served the interests of the elite. The book goes on to examine how foundational law and policy in the U.S. were used to institutionalize the practice of â€œwhite peopleâ€ holding positions of power. Finally, the book demonstrates how the social construction and legal enactment of â€œwhite peopleâ€ has ultimately compromised the humanity of those so labeled.

About the Author:
Jacqueline Battalora was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and lived in Antwerp, Belgium for six years before her family relocated to Victoria, Texas. It was this experience of attending high school and middle school in Victoria that informed her understanding of race in America. While she is currently a lawyer and professor of sociology and criminal justice at Saint Xavier University, she is also a former Chicago Police officer. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and has been engaged in anti-racist training since the mid 1990s.

Publisherâ€™s website:http://sbpra.com/JacquelineBattalora
Country USA
Manufacturer Strategic Book Publishing
Binding Kindle Edition
IsAdultProduct
ReleaseDate 2015-02-20

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Strategic Book Publishing
Binding	Kindle Edition
IsAdultProduct
ReleaseDate	2015-02-20

Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today

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