The White Savage
Lawrence J. Friedman
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The White Savage
Published
1970
Publisher
Prentice-Hall
Pages
184
ISBN-10
0139576134
Description
"I am not a nigger, I am a man. And the question is WHY DO YOU NEED A NIGGER?" James Baldwin once demanded. This question expresses the pivotal issue of American race relations, although most thistorians overlook the point. Lawrence J. Friedman is one of the few historians who has concentrated on discovering why whites, particularly Southern whites, have craved docile Negro behavior. In THE WHITE SAVAGE: Racial Fantasies in the Postbellum South, Friedman explores the subjective world of white Southerners between the Civil War and World War I to disclose their racial fantasies and the social and psychological roots of those fantasies. He reveals how a complex set of anxieties and repression in Southern life led whites to need Negro "inferiority." Today many whites still look for subservient behavior from blacks. Too many Americans are comfortable with "Uncle Toms" -- and hate and fear militant blacks. Deplorable though it may be, the racism evident in the postbellum South still permeates our society. In Lawrence J. Friendman's words, "white savagery reigns supreme."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The White Savage?
This edition of The White Savage has approximately 184 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The White Savage?
For most readers, The White Savage typically takes between 3h 50m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The White Savage?
The estimated word count for The White Savage is approximately 46,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The White Savage?
The White Savage was written by Lawrence J. Friedman.
When was The White Savage published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1970. The original work may have been published on a different date.