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Author Diamond, Michael.

Title Lesser breeds : racial attitudes in popular British fiction, 1890-1940 / Michael Diamond.

Publication Info. London ; New York : Anthem Press, 2006.

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 Moore Stacks  PR888.R34 D53 2006    Available  ---
Description 229 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Series Anthem nineteenth century studies
Anthem nineteenth century studies.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The yellow peril and the background to villainy -- Chinese villains and masterminds -- Gordon and Arab nationalism -- French North Africa and the lure of the desert -- The Sheikh and his imitators -- Ghettoes and stereotypes -- Jewish "pride of race" -- The Jews and some famous authors -- Jews on Jews -- Coping with Africa -- Blacks in the Caribbean and at home.
Subject English fiction -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
English fiction.
Chronological Term 20th century
Subject Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
Great Britain.
Social conditions.
Ethnic relations in literature.
Ethnic relations in literature.
Ethnic groups in literature.
Ethnic groups in literature.
Religion in literature.
Religion in literature.
Race in literature.
Race in literature.
ISBN 1843312166 paperback alkaline paper
9781843312161 paperback alkaline paper