Slavery in Small Things: Slavery and Modern Cultural Habits isthe
first book to explore the long-range cultural legacy of slavery through
commonplace daily objects.
- Offers a new and original approach to the history of slavery by an
acknowledged expert on the topic
- Traces the relationship between slavery and modern cultural habits
through an analysis of commonplace objects that include sugar,
tobacco, tea, maps, portraiture, print, and more
- Represents the only study that utilizes common objects to illustrate
the cultural impact and legacy of the Atlantic slave trade
- Makes the topic of slavery accessible to a wider public audience