In Slavery and Servitude in Colonial North America; Kenneth Morgan shows how the institutions of indentured servitude and black slavery interacted in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. He covers all aspects of the two labor systems; including their impact on the economy; on racial attitudes; social structures and on regional variations within the colonies. Throughout; overriding themes emerge: the labor market in North America; the significance of racial distinctions; supply and demand factors in transatlantic migration and labor; and resistance to bondage. This is an ideal introduction to an area that is crucial for understanding not just Colonial American society but also the later development of the United States.
#343286 in Books NYU Press 2001-11-01 2000-11-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .64 x 6.00l; .76 #File Name: 0814715370256 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Classic!By RosesAreRedAlthough over 10 years old; this book is and will remain an important contribution to the field of environmental justice. It captures; with analytic rigor and a sense of being grounded in reality (and not theory); the struggle for healthy environments in many poor and minority communities. There are many books in the field that are quite good but this book will always be a classic.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Informative; educational; entertainingBy GrawlHalI read this for an environmental psychology class and was quite glad that I chose this book from the list of options. It was not only informative but also an easy and entertaining read. If you are interested in environmental justice; this is a great introduction to the movement and also a great historical review.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy EllaGurlcool
