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Lesser breeds : racial attitudes in popular British fiction, 1890-1940

Title
Lesser breeds : racial attitudes in popular British fiction, 1890-1940 / Michael Diamond.
Author
Diamond, Michael.
Publication
London ; New York : Anthem Press, 2006.

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229 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color); 22 cm
Subject
  • English fiction > 20th century > History and criticism
  • Ethnic relations in literature
  • Ethnic groups in literature
  • Religion in literature
  • Race in literature
  • Great Britain > Social conditions > 20th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The yellow peril and the background to villainy -- Chinese villains and masterminds -- Gordon and Arab nationalism -- French North Africa and the lure of the desert -- The Sheikh and his imitators -- Ghettoes and stereotypes -- Jewish "pride of race" -- The Jews and some famous authors -- Jews on Jews -- Coping with Africa -- Blacks in the Caribbean and at home.
ISBN
1843312166 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN
2006012202
OCLC
  • OCM67773700
  • SCSB-5290367
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries