Slavery
Subtitle: a problem in American institutional and intellectual life
By: Stanley M. Elkins.
Edition: 3d ed., rev.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 1976
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
Subjects: Slavery -- United States; Slaves -- United States -- Social conditions
Description: From the publisher. This third edition of Stanley M. Elkin's classic study offers two new chapters by the author. The first, "Slavery and Ideology," considers the discussion and criticism occasioned by this controversial work. Elkins amplifies his original purpose in writing the book and takes into consideration the substantial body of critical commentary. He also attempts a prediction on the course of future research and discussion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.