James W. Loewen Quote

Ironically, societies characterized by a complex division of labor are often marked by inequality and support large specialized armies. Precisely these civilized societies are likely to resort to savage violence in their attempts to conquer primitive societies.22

James W. Loewen

Ironically, societies characterized by a complex division of labor are often marked by inequality and support large specialized armies. Precisely these civilized societies are likely to resort to savage violence in their attempts to conquer primitive societies.22

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About James W. Loewen

James William Loewen (February 6, 1942 – August 19, 2021) was an American sociologist, historian, and author. He was best known for his 1995 book, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong. A 2005 book, Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, galvanized a national effort to develop a list of sundown towns.