The paper bag principle : class, colorism, and rumor and the case of Black Washington, D.C.

The paper bag principle : class, colorism, and rumor and the case of Black Washington, D.C. / Audrey Elisa Kerr.

Author/creator	Kerr, Audrey Elisa, 1969-
Format	Book and Print
Edition	1st ed.
Publication Info	Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press, ©2006.
Description	xx, 145 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents
Subject(s)	African Americans--Color --Social aspects --Washington (D.C.) African Americans--Race identity --Washington (D.C.) African Americans--Washington (D.C.) --Social conditions. Race discrimination--Washington (D.C.) Washington (D.C.)--Race relations. Washington (D.C.)--Social conditions.

Contents	Traditions and complexion lore -- A national perspective on complexion lore -- Washington society -- Social organization in Washington -- School lore : belief and practice in the education of Black Washington -- Complexion and worship -- One drop of black blood, a conclusion.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [131]-142) and index.
LCCN	2006000655
ISBN	1572334622 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN	9781572334625

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E185.93.D6 K47 2006	✔ Available	Place Hold