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by W. E. Burghardt Du Bois (Author), Isabel Eaton (Foreword by)
The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is a groundbreaking book written by W. E. Burghardt Du Bois, an African-American sociologist and civil rights activist. The book is a comprehensive study of the black community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the late 19th century. Du Bois conducted extensive research and collected data on the social, economic, and political conditions of African-Americans in Philadelphia. He examined the impact of slavery, discrimination, and segregation on the black community, and analyzed the social structures and institutions that shaped their lives. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of African-American life in Philadelphia. Du Bois covers topics such as education, religion, family life, crime, and politics, and provides statistical data and analysis to support his arguments. The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is considered a landmark work in the field of sociology and a seminal contribution to the study of race relations in the United States. It is also an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of African-Americans during a critical period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
