Davis, David Brion

Slavery and Human Progress

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ISBN 13:
9780195034394
author:
Davis, David Brion
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
1984
Pages:
394
Dimensions:
2.4 x 1.5 centimetres (0.73 kg)
Genre:
History, General, ,
Condition:
New
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£30.19

Description

Slavery and Human Progress by David Brion Davis provides a thought-provoking analysis of the complex relationship between slavery, emancipation, and the concept of progress. From ancient times to the twentieth century, Davis explores how attitudes towards slavery have evolved, highlighting significant shifts in perception from viewing it as a form of human progress to regarding it as a retrograde institution. The book delves into various developments, including the early slave trade among Muslims and Jews, and examines debates over slavery in international organisations such as the League of Nations and the United Nations. By probing the connections between these issues, Davis sheds new light on two crucial questions: the human capacity for dignifying acts of oppression and the challenge of implementing social change. This insightful study offers a nuanced perspective on a pivotal moment in history, inviting readers to consider the intricate relationships between slavery, emancipation, and our understanding of progress.

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