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Circulars Advertising Newly Published Books on Race, Democracy and Social Change by Modern Age Books in 1940

Advertises the book "Race" as a book "badly needed in our time" (1940) by a female anthropologist aiming to show the public the myths surrounding race and the damage racism does to society as a whole. Both publications call for the reader to think critically on how the issues manifest themselves in their day-to-day lives, and in how society functions as a whole.

New York, New York: Modern Age Books, 1940. Ephemera advertising books on race, democracy, and social change newly published in 1940 by Modern Age Books. Includes: a typewritten letter from the publisher on company letterhead (approx. 11" by 8.5"); circular advertising "Democracy and Social Change" by Harry F. Ward (bifolium 8.5" by 5.5"); circular advertising "Race: Science and Politics" by Ruth Benedict (bifolium 8.5" by 5.5"); a typewritten list of reviews (11" by 8.5"); and the original addressed and stamped envelope measuring 4.5" by 5.75" Very good. Toning. Envelope worn.

Price: $200.00

Item #24008612