The White Man's Work In Asia And Africa

A Discussion Of The Main Difficulties Of The Color Question (1907)

von Leonard Alston

148 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The White Man's Work in Asia and Africa: A Discussion of the Main Difficulties of the Color Question (1907) is a book written by Leonard Alston. The book is a critical analysis of the challenges faced by white people in Asia and Africa during colonial times. It examines the issues of race and color from a white perspective and discusses the difficulties faced by white people in governing and managing the diverse populations of Asia and Africa. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which discusses a different aspect of the color question. The first chapter explores the historical context of European imperialism and colonialism in Asia and Africa. It discusses the motivations behind European expansion and the ways in which European powers established their presence in the region.The second chapter focuses on the challenges of governing diverse populations. It examines the difficulties faced by white administrators in managing people of different races and cultures, and the ways in which they attempted to maintain control over their subjects.The third chapter discusses the economic aspects of colonialism. It examines the ways in which European powers exploited the resources of Asia and Africa, and the impact this had on the local populations.The fourth chapter explores the social and cultural aspects of colonialism. It discusses the ways in which European powers attempted to impose their own cultural norms and values on the people of Asia and Africa, and the resistance that this often provoked.The final chapter provides a summary of the main arguments of the book and offers some suggestions for how the difficulties of the color question might be addressed in the future.Overall, The White Man's Work in Asia and Africa is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the challenges faced by white people during colonial times. It offers a unique perspective on the color question and provides valuable insights into the complexities of race and colonialism in Asia and Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie und Anthropologie Anthropologie Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie, Ethnographie
• ISBN: 9781104408619
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC