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Calvin Schermerhorn

    Calvin Schermerhorn es un historiador y profesor dedicado a investigar la desigualdad afroamericana y la esclavitud en los Estados Unidos. Su trabajo se esfuerza por arrojar luz sobre una historia problemática, en cuyo entorno creció. Explora cómo la esclavitud dio forma a la sociedad estadounidense y cómo su legado perdura hasta nuestros días. La erudición de Schermerhorn ofrece ideas cruciales sobre la compleja interacción de raza, poder y estructuras económicas a lo largo de la historia de Estados Unidos.

    The Plunder of Black America
    Unrequited Toil
    • Unrequited Toil

      • 266 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Written as an introduction for undergraduate students, Unrequited Toil explores the history of American slavery from the American Revolution to post- Civil War Reconstruction. Personal narratives are used across twelve chronologically ordered chapters to explore themes such as politics, economics, labor, literature, rebellion, and social conditions.

      Unrequited Toil
    • The Plunder of Black America

      How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made

      • 360 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Exploring the racial wealth gap in America, this book narrates the experiences of six Black families across generations. It highlights their challenges and resilience in the pursuit of financial stability and prosperity, providing a personal lens on the broader socio-economic issues that have shaped their lives. Through these compelling stories, the book delves into themes of systemic inequality, perseverance, and the enduring impact of history on wealth accumulation.

      The Plunder of Black America