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An American dilemma
The Negro Problem and Modern Democracy
Book • 1944
Published in 1944, 'An American Dilemma' is a seminal work by Gunnar Myrdal that meticulously details the obstacles faced by African Americans in participating fully in American society.
The book, funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, was written with the assistance of key researchers like Ralph Bunche.
Myrdal's study emphasizes the 'American Creed' of individualism, civil liberties, and equality of opportunity, and how this creed contrasts with the pervasive racial discrimination of the time.
The book was highly influential, cited in the landmark 'Brown v.
Board of Education' case, and laid groundwork for future policies on racial integration and affirmative action.
The book, funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, was written with the assistance of key researchers like Ralph Bunche.
Myrdal's study emphasizes the 'American Creed' of individualism, civil liberties, and equality of opportunity, and how this creed contrasts with the pervasive racial discrimination of the time.
The book was highly influential, cited in the landmark 'Brown v.
Board of Education' case, and laid groundwork for future policies on racial integration and affirmative action.
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Glenn Loury in the context of his discussion on the historical context of racial inequality in America.
Glenn Loury in the context of his discussion on the historical context of racial inequality in America.
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Glenn Loury Tells All
Mentioned by Melvin Rogers in contrast to James Baldwin's vision, representing a more optimistic view of American transformation.
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What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach Us About American Democracy
