Management Education and Slavery: Reimagining Business Pedagogy's Approach to History and Race Using a Symptomatic Thought Process (Routledge Studies in Management, Organizations and Society)

This groundbreaking book addresses a critical gap in business education by examining the influence of chattel slavery on modern management practices.It challenges conventional teaching methods and exposes how ignoring this history perpetuates systemic racism and white supremacy in business education.Through qualitative interviews with faculty nationwide, this book offers a fresh perspective on how historical practices of cruelty and coercion continue to shape today's management strategies. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the deep connections between chattel slavery and contemporary management practices.The book provides compelling arguments and evidence that highlight the need to integrate this historical context into business education.By adopting a symptomatic approach, as advocated by behavioral scientist Edgar J.Ridley, the book presents innovative ways to address symbolic behaviors that perpetuate racism and inequality in the workplace. This book is essential fo