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100 1 _aWarner, Charles Dudley,
_d1829-1900
245 1 4 _aThe Education of the Negro
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-05
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Education of the Negro" by Charles Dudley Warner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the educational and social status of African Americans in the United States following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. It addresses the challenges and expectations surrounding the education of newly enfranchised Black citizens, exploring themes of race, character development, and the role of education in societal progress. In this work, Warner critically assesses the impact of the reconstruction efforts on the African American population, emphasizing that while the opportunity for education was welcomed, the execution and adequacy of such education remained questionable. He argues that a significant investment in higher education does not necessarily correlate with the overall improvement in the character and citizenship of the Black community. Moreover, Warner highlights the necessity for a more foundational approach to education that involves basic literacy and vocational training, rather than simply providing advanced degrees. His conclusions suggest that true progress for African Americans hinges on the combined efforts of both races to foster an environment conducive to character-building and practical skills, ultimately advocating for a long-term commitment to this challenging endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Education
653 _aUnited States -- Race relations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3114
999 _c45186
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