This book investigates the complex interplay between the concept of 'race,' the perpetuation of racism, and the production of knowledge within the field of psychology in South Africa. It examines how psychological theories and practices have been shaped by and, in turn, reinforced racial ideologies throughout the country's history. The work draws on historical analysis and critical theory to deconstruct the psychological frameworks that have historically marginalized and pathologized certain racial groups.

This work is likely to be regarded as a critical academic text, appealing to scholars and students of psychology, sociology, and history interested in the socio-political dimensions of psychological science. Its focus on South Africa suggests a deep engagement with a specific historical and cultural context, offering nuanced insights into how race and racism have been theorized and addressed within a particular national framework. The book's approach indicates a rigorous, analytical examination of its subject matter.