Race and Empire

Important and timely, and including an overview of American expansionism,Race and Empiredemonstrates how modern ideas about race are linked with modern imperialism, enabling and justifying western expansion.Imperialism and race are two very topical issues Imperialism widely studied at undergraduate level No other short, accessible introduction available Comprehensive chronological and geographical coverage Includes as study of American expansionism - as subject of much interest due to current affairs

Jane Samson is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Alberta, Canada.