Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
John Dewey and the Question of Race: The Fight for Odell Waller. |
| Authors: |
Stack Jr., Sam F.1 sstack@mail.wvu.edu |
| Source: |
Education & Culture. 2009, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p17-35. 19p. |
| Subject Terms: |
Racism, Democracy, Great Depression, 1929-1939 |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States |
| People: |
Waller, Odell, Dewey, John, 1859-1952 |
| Abstract: |
In an attempt to better understand the complexity of American racism and democracy, this paper explores racism through the plight of an African American share-cropper, Odell Wailer, and the reaction and involvement of John Dewey, America's most liberal democratic philosopher of the 20th century. This exploration delves into the nature of American justice in one of the most difficult struggles in our history, the late years of the Depression and the early years of World War II. Furthermore, the paper traces Dewey's limited discussion of race and his involvement in attacking racism in American society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
