Winthrop Jordan

Winthrop Jordan was an American historian renowned for his research on race, slavery, and American history. He is best known for analyzing the history of racial attitudes in the United States, particularly how ideas about race evolved and influenced society. His influential work, "White Over Black," examines the origins and development of racial prejudice and relations from colonial times through the 19th century. Jordan's scholarship helped deepen understanding of how racial beliefs shaped American history and social structures, providing a nuanced perspective on the roots of racial inequality in the U.S.