Sarah Lewis's book, The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America, explores the fabricated origins of the 'Caucasian race' and its implications in shaping racial ideologies in America. By examining various historical sources, including atlases, encyclopedias, and yellow journalism, Lewis dissects how German naturalist Johann Friedrich Blumenbach's theories laid a pseudo-scientific foundation for racial categories. This narrative was used to justify slavery and racial discrimination, influencing American race relations even today, revealing the systemic issues arising from these long-held biases.
In The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America, Sarah Lewis details how the notion of the 'Caucasian race' was established and manipulated throughout American history.
The idea of Caucasian origins, notably promoted by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach, was tied to deeply flawed perceptions that supported racial hierarchies and slavery in America.
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