The Great White Hoax
Two Centuries of Selling Racism in America
Book • 2025
Philip Kadish's 'The Great White Hoax' reveals how racist scientific hoaxes have influenced American politics over two centuries.
It uncovers the conmen behind these hoaxes, from the 1840 Census Scandal to figures like Henry Ford and George Wallace.
These fraudsters cynically exploited fake science to justify white supremacy, creating elaborate deceptions.
Many knew their claims were false but profited from them anyway.
The book explores how authority and social credibility often outweighed actual scientific expertise, with figures like Madison Grant gaining influence despite lacking proper credentials.
The pattern of hoaxes shifted after World War II but persisted in coded forms, demonstrating the enduring impact of these deceptions on American society.
It uncovers the conmen behind these hoaxes, from the 1840 Census Scandal to figures like Henry Ford and George Wallace.
These fraudsters cynically exploited fake science to justify white supremacy, creating elaborate deceptions.
Many knew their claims were false but profited from them anyway.
The book explores how authority and social credibility often outweighed actual scientific expertise, with figures like Madison Grant gaining influence despite lacking proper credentials.
The pattern of hoaxes shifted after World War II but persisted in coded forms, demonstrating the enduring impact of these deceptions on American society.
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