The Philadelphia Negro

The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is a seminal work by W. E. B. Du Bois, first published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive sociological study of the African American community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the turn of the 20th century. It explores the social, economic, and political conditions of African Americans in the city, including their housing, education, employment, and political participation. Du Bois conducted extensive research for the book, including surveys of African American households and interviews with community leaders. He also analyzed data from government and private sources to provide a detailed picture of the African American experience in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Negro is widely regarded as a pioneering work in the field of sociology and a landmark in African American studies. It is credited with establishing African Americans as a legitimate subject for sociological inquiry and challenging prevailing stereotypes and assumptions about the African American community. The book is organized into five parts, covering topics such as the history of African Americans in Philadelphia, their social and economic conditions, their political participation, and their cultural life. It includes numerous tables and charts to illustrate the data and findings. Overall, The Philadelphia Negro is a groundbreaking work that remains relevant today for its insights into the social and economic conditions of African Americans in urban areas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of race and inequality in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.