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LoC No.: 23004735

Title: The Black Man's Place in South Africa

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Summary: "The Black Man's Place in South Africa" by Peter Nielsen is a historical account published during the early 20th century. This work discusses the complex dynamics between white and black South Africans, focusing on the issue of racial equality and the civil rights of the black population. Nielsen, who claims to have firsthand experience and observation of the native population, lays out the crux of the Native Question in South Africa: whether the African Natives possess the same mental and moral capacities as Europeans, ultimately questioning the legitimacy of racial hierarchy. The opening of the book introduces Nielsen’s foundational arguments surrounding race and civilization in South Africa. He reflects on the historical perspectives of white superiority and considers the emerging awareness and demands for rights amongst black South Africans. Nielsen emphasizes the necessity of understanding the inherent capabilities across races and critiques the commonly held beliefs of racial inferiority. He posits that preconceived notions about physical and mental capacities are misguided and not supported by scientific evidence. Throughout this foundational examination, he aims to ignite a discourse that might influence perspectives on race, society, and the potential for equality and progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 37.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Nielsen, Peter, active 1922-1937

EBook No.: 14900

Published: Feb 4, 2005

Downloads: 375

Language: English

Subject: Black people -- South Africa

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23004735

Title: The Black Man's Place in South Africa

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Susan Skinner and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.

Summary: "The Black Man's Place in South Africa" by Peter Nielsen is a historical account published during the early 20th century. This work discusses the complex dynamics between white and black South Africans, focusing on the issue of racial equality and the civil rights of the black population. Nielsen, who claims to have firsthand experience and observation of the native population, lays out the crux of the Native Question in South Africa: whether the African Natives possess the same mental and moral capacities as Europeans, ultimately questioning the legitimacy of racial hierarchy. The opening of the book introduces Nielsen’s foundational arguments surrounding race and civilization in South Africa. He reflects on the historical perspectives of white superiority and considers the emerging awareness and demands for rights amongst black South Africans. Nielsen emphasizes the necessity of understanding the inherent capabilities across races and critiques the commonly held beliefs of racial inferiority. He posits that preconceived notions about physical and mental capacities are misguided and not supported by scientific evidence. Throughout this foundational examination, he aims to ignite a discourse that might influence perspectives on race, society, and the potential for equality and progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 37.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Nielsen, Peter, active 1922-1937

EBook No.: 14900

Published: Feb 4, 2005

Downloads: 375

Language: English

Subject: Black people -- South Africa

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.