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The Historical Impact of Racial Civilization on Modern Identity

Oluwalami Matthew Fadayo

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English
Fadayo Academic Press
06 January 2026
Dive into a profound exploration of how historical constructions of race have indelibly shaped modern identity. This compelling book, written at the crossroads of memory and mandate, refuses to let history stay silent, insisting that identity must be understood through its complex past.

The author meticulously traces the origins of racial hierarchies, from ancient civilizations to the formalization and global dissemination during the Age of Exploration and colonial enterprises. It delves into the brutal institution of slavery, examining its economic foundations, social structures, and profound cultural impacts, including the formation of the African diaspora and the enduring resilience of enslaved peoples.

Moving beyond abolition, the book scrutinizes the evolution of racial oppression into new forms of segregation and discrimination, such as the Jim Crow era. It highlights the powerful movements for civil rights and decolonization that challenged these systems and explores the intricate process of identity formation in post-colonial states, grappling with legacies of exploitation, arbitrary borders, and the tension between unity and diversity.

Through detailed case studies, including South Africa's journey from apartheid to democracy and the evolution of African American identity post-slavery and the Civil Rights Movement, readers gain a nuanced understanding of intergenerational trauma, collective memory, and the ongoing struggles against systemic racism. The work also examines contemporary issues of racial identity politics, multiculturalism, and the impact of globalization, advocating for inclusive nationalism and policies that promote equity and justice.

This book is an essential read for students, scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking clarity on how historical narratives continue to influence present-day realities. It is an invitation to read critically, reflect deeply, challenge inherited assumptions, and recognize that modern identity is inextricably linked to the historical impact of racial civilization. Understanding precedes transformation; societies cannot address inequality if they refuse to historically confront it.
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Imprint:   Fadayo Academic Press
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   195g
ISBN:   9798233387401
Pages:   190
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr Oluwalami Matthew Fadayo is a scholar, educator, and multi-certified professional with global credentials in accounting, compliance, and forensic investigations. He holds a PhD in Forensic Accounting from De Montfort University, UK, as well as advanced degrees in accounting from the University of Lagos and Lagos State University. His academic portfolio is complemented by numerous professional fellowships, including with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), International Compliance Association (UK), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Administration (Nigeria), Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants (Nigeria) and Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (USA). Dr O. M. Fadayo has lectured in higher education and is certified in academic development and professional teaching in the UK and Nigeria. He is currently lecturing in business management and digital marketing at UK Management College (University of Wolverhampton). His research bridges fraud investigation, detection, sustainability, banking, historical injustice, governance, and financial accountability, offering a multidisciplinary lens to the evolving discourse on racial identity and post-colonial systems. This book reflects both his scholarly depth and his commitment to shaping inclusive, informed narratives of modern identity.

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