Bodies Complexioned. Human Variation and Racism in Early Modern English Culture, c. 1600-1750, Paperback/Mark Dawson

Skin-tones mattered in early modern England. Indexing health, social status, religious affiliation and national allegiance, they helped explain (away) poverty, colonialism, war and slavery. Drawing physical distinctions as a means to power has a complex history - one belying racism's assumption that such distinctions are natural or timeless. -- . Publisher: Manchester University Press Author(s): Mark Dawson Illustration(s): 10 black & white illustrations, 4 graphs Number of pages: 280 Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 155 x 235 x 20 Cover type: Paperback / softback