LEADER 04406nam 22006734a 450 001 9910820125503321 005 20240516162551.0 010 $a1-280-49225-2 010 $a9786613587480 010 $a0-8135-4098-4 024 7 $a10.36019/9780813540986 035 $a(CKB)1000000000466579 035 $a(EBL)915047 035 $a(OCoLC)133167905 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000144772 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11147583 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000144772 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10144809 035 $a(PQKB)10739403 035 $a(OCoLC)967550235 035 $a(MdBmJHUP)muse50791 035 $a(DE-B1597)530202 035 $a(DE-B1597)9780813540986 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL915047 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10146781 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL358748 035 $a(OCoLC)1153523529 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC915047 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000466579 100 $a20041007d2005 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurun#---auuuu 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aEinstein on race and racism /$fFred Jerome and Rodger Taylor 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aNew Brunswick, N.J. $cRutgers University Press$dc2005 215 $a1 online resource (228 pages) $cillustrations 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 0 $a0-8135-3617-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 185-195) and index. 327 $tEscape from Berlin --$t?Paradise? --$tThe Other Princeton --$tWitherspoon Street --$tEinstein and Robeson, I --$t?Wall of Fame? --$tThe Home Front --$tCivil Rights Activist --$tFrom World War to Cold War --$tEinstein and Robeson, II --$t?My Friend, Doctor Einstein? --$tEinstein?s Statements on Race and Racism --$tFrom Einstein?s FBI File: On Civil Rights. 330 $aNearly fifty years after his death, Albert Einstein remains one of America's foremost cultural icons. A thicket of materials, ranging from scholarly to popular, have been written, compiled, produced, and published about his life and his teachings. Among the ocean of Einsteinia-scientific monographs, biographies, anthologies, bibliographies, calendars, postcards, posters, and Hollywood films-however, there is a peculiar void when it comes to the connection that the brilliant scientist had with the African American community. Nowhere is there any mention of his close relationship with Paul Robeson, despite Einstein's close friendship with him, or W.E.B. Du Bois, despite Einstein's support for him. This unique volume is the first to bring together a wealth of writings by the scientist on the topic of race. Although his activism in this area is less well known than his efforts on behalf of international peace and scientific cooperation, Einstein spoke out vigorously against racism both in the United States and around the world. Fred Jerome and Rodger Taylor suggest that one explanation for this historical amnesia is that Einstein's biographers avoided "controversial" topics, such as his friendships with African Americans and his political activities, including his involvement as co-chair of an antilynching campaign, fearing that mention of these details may tarnish the feel-good impression his image lends topics of science, history, and America. Combining the scientist's letters, speeches, and articles with engaging narrative and historical discussions that place his public statements in the context of his life and times, this important collection not only brings attention to Einstein's antiracist public activities, but also provides insight into the complexities of antiracist culture in America. The volume also features a selection of candid interviews with African Americans who knew Einstein as children. For a man whose words and reflections have influenced so many, it is long overdue that Einstein's thoughts on this vital topic are made easily accessible to the general public. 606 $aRace 606 $aRacism 615 0$aRace. 615 0$aRacism. 676 $a530/.092 686 $aMS 3530$2rvk 700 $aJerome$b Fred$01646515 701 $aTaylor$b Rodger$f1953-$01646516 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910820125503321 996 $aEinstein on race and racism$93993559 997 $aUNINA