Slavery and the Numbers Game : A Critique of ‘Time on the Cross’

“Slavery and the Numbers Game: A Critique of ‘Time on the Cross’ by Herbert G. Gutman is a history book that delves into the topic of United States slavery through the lens of economics. Published in 1975 by the University of Illinois Press, this hardcover book is part of the Blacks in the New World Ser. The book challenges the previous understanding of the profitability of slavery by presenting a detailed critique of the ‘Time on the Cross’ argument. With 183 pages, this work offers a valuable insight into the complexities of American slavery.”