JOURNAL ARTICLE

BEYOND RACISM AND POVERTY: The Truck System on Louisiana Plantations and Dutch Peateries, 1865-1920.

  • Published In: Louisiana History, 2024, v. 65, n. 3. P. 361 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hardy, Eric M. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "BEYOND RACISM AND POVERTY: The Truck System on Louisiana Plantations and Dutch Peateries, 1865-1920" by Karin Lurvink explores the truck system, a practice of providing goods or services instead of cash payments for wages, on Louisiana plantations post-Civil War. Lurvink challenges the common view that the truck system was inherently racist, arguing that it was a global phenomenon with roots in various regions. By utilizing a comparative approach and a rational-choice model, Lurvink sheds light on the complexities of the truck system and its impact on labor relations. The article offers a nuanced understanding of race and labor relations, providing valuable insights into historical labor practices. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Louisiana History. 2024/07, Vol. 65, Issue 3, p361
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-6816
  • Accession Number:180586241
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