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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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Race, Visual Culture, and The Caucasian Myth

This chapter examines the complex relationships between race, visual culture, and democracy in America, particularly through the lens of art and curatorial experiences. It highlights the development of the course 'Vision and Justice,' exploring how art can address societal inequities, focusing on the constructed nature of racial hierarchies. By investigating the Caucasian War and the pseudoscientific myths surrounding whiteness, the chapter reveals the deep-rooted historical narratives that continue to shape contemporary racial discourse in America.

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