Originally released in 1933, The Mis-Education of the Negro continues to resonate today, raising questions that readers are still trying to answer. The impact of slavery on the Black psyche is explored and questions are raised about our education system, such as what and who African Americans are educated for, the difference between education and training, and which of these African Americans are receiving. Woodson provides solutions to these challenges, but these require more study, discipline, and an Afrocentric worldview. This new edition contains a biographical profile of the author, a new introduction, and study questions.
The Mis-Education of the Negro
and over 1.5 million other books are available for Amazon Kindle . Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Trade In this Item for up to £0.50
Trade in The Mis-education of the Negro for an Amazon.co.uk gift card of up to £0.50, which you can then spend on millions of items across the site. Trade-in values may vary (terms apply). Learn more
|
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Product Description
About the Author
Carter Woodson
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
First Sentence
THE "educated Negroes" have the attitude of contempt toward their own people because in their own as well as in their mixed schools Negroes are taught to admire the Hebrew, the Greek, the Latin and the Teuton and to despise the Afican. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
THE "educated Negroes" have the attitude of contempt toward their own people because in their own as well as in their mixed schools Negroes are taught to admire the Hebrew, the Greek, the Latin and the Teuton and to despise the Afican. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample PagesConcordance
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i have wanted to read this book for a long time, and glad i finally purchased it! have not finished it yet but so far its an interesting read examining the behaviour of the "negro". it seems that alot of what the author talks about is still very much relevant today...
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I am a twenty-four year old African American man and I read this book six years ago, and even at that young age I found it "On point". Dr. Woodson wrote this book over 60 years ago and his observations of social and educational conditions hold true to this day. This book was my introduction to my continuing studies of African American history, and I recommend that anyone beginning their studies begin with this book. There will be many instances when you will nod your head in agreement with what is stated, and other times when you will learn things about your own behaviors that you could not previously understand. The only reason that I couldn't give this book five stars is because it is a scholarly text and it is a little difficult for less sophisticated readers.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What I find amazing about this book is its almost prophetic nature. The author writes in a masterly manner, virtually giving directions to the subjects dealt with. Written more than six and a half decades ago, this book spoke of the misdirection in education and the consequences it can have on a society without deep a sense of purpose, a society that is failing to nurture its own values and build on genuine and progressive thoughts. The greatest strength of this book is that it shows us not only the strength of a proper education, but also the negative imparts of an improper education. This book is still relevant today. Few books have so masterfully challenged the minds of both the mis-educated and the mis-educators as 'Mis-Education of the Negro' has done, by calling on society to be humble, accept its errors and choose new directions in education. I strong recommend readers to make themselves familiar with the pages of this book. You will not regret it.
Also recommended: Race matters, Disciples of Fortune
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 137 reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good insight
A basic insight into why black people think and act the way "they do" . Technical language used so have a dictionary on hand . Needs an updated version . Read more
Published 2 months ago by Precious
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Good book. this all what african black should read.
why black pastor or priest drive porsh while followers are so poor? Read more
why black pastor or priest drive porsh while followers are so poor? Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mour'tonga
1.0 out of 5 stars
Negroes, negroes, negroes and... negroes
I am a Black female myself and I felt degraded by the amount of the word Negroes in this book, very disappointed and a waste of my money. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2010 by O. M. P. Sintat
5.0 out of 5 stars
The in-for-mation for all AFRICANS
I have only begun reading this and already I have an overstanding as to why our children are growing into lost adults and why some of us as black people find it hard to nuture our... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2010 by Loretta B. Thomas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Happy Transaction
Haven't yet read the book so I cannot review but it has been on my reading list for a long time as well as being recommended, so I'm happy for the purchase and I look forward to... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by N. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
An essential part of my home library
Carter G. Woodson breaks down how being educated in a racist system leaves Arikans unprepared to succeed and protect their rights. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 1999 by Y. Yearwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
this is a book all Americans should read
This book, written in the 1930's is as timely today as it was 60 years ago. The mis-education of black children in segregated America now reads as a national indictment of our... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 1997
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
|
