Colonial Proximities: Crossracial Encounters and Juridical Truths in British Columbia, 1871-1921 (Law and Society)

Discover the untold story of Colonial Proximities: Crossracial Encounters and Juridical Truths in British Columbia, 1871-1921, a captivating book that delves into the complex dynamics between Aboriginal peoples, European colonists, Chinese migrants, and mixed-race populations. This thought-provoking work uncovers the racial anxieties that shaped colonialism in BC and sheds light on the historical events that have reverberated through time.

By examining the points of contact between different racial groups, this book uncovers the hidden histories of migration and dispossession. Through meticulous research, the author reveals the legal and spatial strategies employed by Indian agents, missionaries, and legal authorities to maintain control and restrict crossracial encounters. These insights provide invaluable context for understanding the racial politics of contemporary settler societies.

Colonial Proximities offers a fresh perspective on the formation of juridical racial truths, exposing the lingering effects they have on society today. By exploring the interracial dynamics in one colonial contact zone, the author uncovers the roots of governance systems and racial hierarchies that continue to impact our world.

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