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Bodies complexioned
Human variation and racism in early modern English culture, c. 1600-1750
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282 pages
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The book explores the significance of skin tones in early modern England, highlighting how they were intertwined with health, social status, religious beliefs, and national identity. It examines the historical use of physical distinctions to exert power, challenging the notion that these differences are natural or eternal. By analyzing how skin color influenced perceptions of poverty, colonialism, war, and slavery, the work delves into the complexities of racism and its historical context.
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2019, hardcover
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