{"title":"Bruce Buchan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Bruce Buchan collection, where history and scholarly insight come together. Bruce Buchan is an esteemed author known for delving into the intricate nuances of history and philosophy, particularly in the context of the Scottish Enlightenment. His works are a must-read for anyone interested in the profound impacts of historical movements on contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable publications is \u003cem\u003eRace and the Scottish Enlightenment\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling book explores the intricate interplay between race and philosophical thought during a period marked by intellectual curiosity and progressive ideas. Buchan's meticulous research and engaging writing style make complex concepts accessible, offering readers a thorough understanding of the historical frameworks that have shaped present-day discussions on race and equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Buchan's works to journey through the dynamic landscapes of history and military thought. Whether you are a history aficionado or a casual reader, Bruce Buchan's books promise an enriching experience filled with informative insights and thoughtful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"race-and-the-scottish-enlightenment-by-bruce-buchan-9780300264388","title":"Race and the Scottish Enlightenment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow colonialism shaped the Scottish Enlightenment's conception of race and humanity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the decades after 1750, an increasing number of former medical students from the University of Edinburgh construed humanity as a subject of both intellectual curiosity and colonial interest. They drew on a shared educational background, blending medicine with natural history and moral philosophy, in a range of encounters with non-European and Indigenous peoples across the globe whom they began to classify as races. Focusing on a surprising number of these understudied students, this book reveals the gradual predominance of race in Scottish Enlightenment thought. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching provided a toolbox of concepts and theories for students who went on to careers as military and naval surgeons, colonial administrators, and natural historians. While some, such as Mungo Park—who traveled in Africa—are well known, many others such as the long-term residents in the Russian Empire, Matthew Guthrie and his wife, Maria Guthrie, or the Caribbean botanist Alexander Anderson are less remembered. Among this group were those such as the Pacific traveler Archibald Menzies and the circumnavigator of Australia, Robert Brown, who are known primarily as botanists rather than as ethnographers. Together they formed a global network of colonial travellers and natural historians sharing a common educational background and a growing interest in race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871451271404,"sku":"9780300264388","price":119.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24641623482294.jpg?v=1759881137"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/bruce-buchan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}