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Debating Slavery: Economy and Society in the Antebellum American South
Hardback
Main Details
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Debating Slavery: Economy and Society in the Antebellum American South
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mark M. Smith
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| Series | New Studies in Economic and Social History |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:140 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 224,Width 143 |
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| Category/Genre | Slavery and abolition of slavery |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521571586
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| Classifications | Dewey:306.3620975 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | General | |
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| Illustrations |
6 Tables, unspecified; 3 Maps
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
13 February 1998 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Even while slavery existed, Americans debated slavery. Was it a profitable and healthy institution? If so, for whom? The abolition of slavery in 1865 did not end this debate, and it still remains among the most hotly disputed topics in American history. Smith outlines the main contours of this debate, summarizes the contending viewpoints, and weighs the relative importance, strengths and weaknesses of the various interpretations. This book introduces an important topic in American history in a manner that is accessible to students.
Reviews'... a clear and interesting survey of much of the recent voluminous writing on the institution.' Economic History Review
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