Race and Reason: A Yankee View

Originally published in 1961, this work examines the American debate over racial integration and segregation during the civil rights era. Carleton Putnam presents arguments opposing desegregation and discusses constitutional questions, anthropology, and American social policy. The book is a historical example of segregationist writing and promotes racial hierarchy through claims that are not supported by modern scientific understanding. It may be of interest to readers studying civil rights history, political rhetoric, and the history of racial ideology.