Unsettling the Great White North: Black Canadian History

Unsettling the Great White North is an essential volume of Black Canadian history that explores the experiences of persons of African descent and highlights the mechanisms of exclusion and marginalization in multicultural Canada. It uncovers new narratives of Black life and challenges the myth of benign whiteness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 632 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Unsettling the Great White North is an extensive and groundbreaking collection of top-tier scholarship in the field of Black Canadian history. This remarkable book delves into the diverse experiences of individuals of African descent throughout Canada's historical narratives. By examining histories, theoretical frameworks, and disciplines such as history, sociology, law, and cultural and gender studies, Unsettling the Great White North sheds light on the mechanisms of exclusion and marginalization in multicultural Canada. It also positions Black Canadians as active speakers and agents of their own lives, challenging the pervasive myth of benign whiteness that has deeply ingrained itself in the country's imagination. Through its comprehensive exploration, Unsettling the Great White North unveils fresh and compelling narratives of Black life in Canada, expanding our understanding of this rich and complex heritage. This essential work is a must-read for anyone interested in delving deeper into the history and contributions of Black Canadians to the fabric of Canadian society.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487529178