Showing results for "The History of Colour" in Science & Engineering

Over the years, color has dazzled, enhanced, and clarified the world we see. The experimental palettes of painting, the advent of the color photograph, Technicolor pictures, color printing, and so on have created a vivid and vibrant continuum. These ways of representing reality in “living color” echo our evolutionary reliance on and indeed privileging of color as a complex and vital form of consumption, classification, and creation. It’s everywhere we look, yet do we really know much of anything about it?

A kaleidoscopic journey through the secret history of hues—and the story of the obsessive genius behind the definitions of colors we use today, from the beloved author of Word by Word begonia (n.): 3 -s : a deep pink that is bluer, lighter, and stronger than average coral (see coral 3b), bluer...

Lothrop Stoddards seminal work on race delves into the shifting racial dynamics of the post-First World War era. In this thought-provoking treatise, Stoddard challenges the assumption of enduring white supremacy, offering insights into how other races would rise to contest it in the years to come. Join us as we explore his bold predictions and the implications they hold for our understanding of race and power. - Summary by Readerad

Delve into Following the Color Line An Account of Negro Citizenship in the American Democracy, a profound exploration of race relations in the United States in 1908, over four decades after the Civil War. This insightful work is divided into three parts The Negro in the South, The Negro in the North, and The Negro in the Nation. It presents a balanced view of the struggles faced by African Americans, encompassing both rural and urban perspectives. Topics such as the impact of lynching, power dynamics, political challenges, and the quest for survival are examined in detail. Join narrator Roger ...

Immerse yourself in the dynamic tapestry of early 20th Century New York City, as envisioned by the brilliant Theodore Dreiser. Renowned for his evocative storytelling, Dreiser invites you into the lives of those crammed into bustling tenements, where love and heartbreak intertwine with the harsh realities of urban life. Witness subway workers risking everything for a mere paycheck, the stark truths of animal slaughter, and the heartfelt narratives of songwriters caught in the struggle between success and despair. From the haunting alleys of Little Italy to the lively streets where sandwich men...

Originally published in 1899, The Wife of His Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line is a powerful collection of narratives that delves into the profound effects of Jim Crow laws on both African Americans and white Americans in the South. Charles W. Chesnutts characters, often of mixed-race heritage, navigate a world that subjects them to a unique and dehumanizing treatment from both blacks and whites. These poignant stories explore how the legacy of slavery and the tumultuous era of Reconstruction shaped life in the South, revealing the desperate attempts of some to revive the decaying ...

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Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is...

Mangrove is an exploration of the experiences and issues facing the black community in the UK. In this series, our host, Jord Hailwood, will be uncovering the experiences of black men and boys in the UK today. We’ll be discussing everything from dating, to media representation, the black queer experience and mental health. And we’re featuring a range of voices, including public figures, activists, journalists, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.