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Sarah Lewis, "The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America" (Harvard UP, 2024)

New Books in Anthropology

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Unpacking Cartography and Racial Hierarchies

This chapter explores the historical representation of the Caucasus region on maps, highlighting the implications of its late 19th-century disappearance as it relates to racial hierarchy. It emphasizes the significance of archival work in addressing these narratives and the ongoing effort needed to challenge and transform social constructs.

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