Slavery: A Problem in American Institutional and Intellectual Life

by Elkins, Stanley M.

• ISBN13: 9780226204772
• ISBN10: 0226204774
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780226098326
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1976-11-15
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
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Summary

This third edition of Stanley M. Elkin's classic study offers two new chapters by the author. The first, "Slavery and Ideology," considers the discussion and criticism occasioned by this controversial work. Elkins amplifies his original purpose in writing the book and takes into consideration the substantial body of critical commentary. He also attempts a prediction on the course of future research and discussion.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition

An Introduction: Slavery as a Problem in Historiography

The Old Debate

The Problem of ""New Viewpoints""

Institutions and the Law of Slavery

Institutional Breakdown in an Age of Expansion

The Dynamics of Unopposed Capitalism

Slavery in Capitalist and Non-Capitalist Cultures

Slavery and Personality

Personality Types and Stereotypes

The ""African Culture"" Argument

Shock and Detachment

Adjustment to Absolute Power in the Concentration Camp

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