ISBN:
9780813049199
,
9780813061962
Language:
English
Pages:
XIII, 195 S.
,
Ill., Kt.
DDC:
305.80097293
Keywords:
Geschichte 1875-1961
;
Ethnicity
;
Racially mixed people Race identity
;
National characteristics, Dominican
;
Racism
;
Race awareness
;
Social classes
;
Ethnische Identität
;
Nationalbewusstsein
;
Dominican Republic Race relations
;
Dominikanische Republik
;
Dominikanische Republik
;
Ethnische Identität
;
Geschichte 1875-1961
;
Dominikanische Republik
;
Nationalbewusstsein
;
Geschichte 1875-1961
Abstract:
This book examines how the Dominican Republic came to value being white over being black, especially given how many Dominicans are of African descent. Mayes looks at a seminal period of Dominican history, from the War of Restoration to the early decades of Trujillo's rule
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=42672
URL:
http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=42672