W.E.B DuBois and the use of social science and fiction in the fight against American racism 1897-1911, 1991

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Title: W.E.B DuBois and the use of social science and fiction in the fight against American racism 1897-1911, 1991
Author: Twyman, Bruce Edward
Decade: 1990-1999
Abstract: Between 1897 and 1911, W.E.B. Du Bois was vigorously involved in the fight against American racism. In this struggle he used both social scientific methodology and fiction. However, he decided that social science would be his primary tool. Du Bois thought racism was based on misconceptions, and he believed these could be overcome with scientific studies. This thesis will examine how DuBois developed his scientific beliefs, and the extent to which Booker T. Washington and his supporters obstructed DuBois's scientific plans. In this regard, the thesis will explore the special significance of his first novel, The Quest of the Silver Fleece, in his fight against racism.
Document Type: text
Format: application/pdf
Date of Award: 1991-04-01
Degree Type: thesis
Degree Name: Master of Arts (MA)
Granting Institution: Clark Atlanta University
Department: School of Arts and Sciences, African-American Studies
Advisor: Fowler, Carlyn
Institution: Clark Atlanta University
Geographic Location: Georgia--Atlanta
Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1991_twyman_bruce_e