The Rising Tide of Color: White World Supremacy is a book written by Lothrop Stoddard that was published in 1920. It is a controversial and highly inflammatory work that promotes the idea of white supremacy and racial purity.
The central argument of the book is that the “white race” is superior to all other races and that it is in danger of being “swamped” by the rising tide of color from non-white peoples. Stoddard argues that the only way to prevent this from happening is for white nations to adopt policies of racial segregation and exclusion, in order to keep their racial purity intact.
One of the main themes of the book is the idea of eugenics, or the belief in the improvement of the human race through selective breeding. Stoddard argues that the white race is superior to all other races because of its superior genetics, and that it is therefore important to prevent any “degeneration” of the white gene pool through miscegenation (interracial breeding).
Throughout the book, Stoddard presents a number of arguments and evidence in support of his views on white supremacy and racial purity. He cites scientific research, historical examples, and personal anecdotes in an attempt to bolster his claims.
However, it is important to note that many of the arguments and evidence presented in the book are now widely considered to be flawed, biased, or outright untrue. For example, Stoddard relies heavily on the concept of “racial hierarchy,” which suggests that some races are inherently superior to others, and that these differences are based on genetics. However, this view has been debunked by modern scientific research, which has shown that there are no inherent genetic differences between racial groups.
In addition to its controversial and inflammatory views, The Rising Tide of Color is also notable for the significant influence it had on white supremacist movements in the early 20th century. The book was widely read and discussed among white supremacists and was cited as a key influence by many prominent figures in the movement.
The Rising Tide of Color is a deeply troubling and offensive book that promotes dangerous and hateful ideas about race and ethnicity. It is a product of its time and does not reflect the values and beliefs of modern society. It is not a book that should be taken seriously or given any credence, and it is best to avoid it altogether.
Hi Sachin, did you really read this book? It sounds like such a disturbing and offensive work that promotes harmful ideas about race. I can’t imagine reading something like that.
Hi Thomas, How are you? How is London?
I understand your hesitation. It’s crucial to be aware of diverse viewpoints and historical works, even if they promote ideas that are widely considered offensive and unacceptable today.
Understanding the historical context and the impact of such books is essential to prevent the repetition of harmful ideologies. That said, it doesn’t mean we agree with the ideas presented in the books.
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