Synopsis Race. You know it at a glance: he's black; she's white. They're Asian; we're Latino. Racism. I'm better; she's worse. Those people do those kinds of things. We all know it's wrong to make these judgments, but they come faster than thought. Why? Where did those feelings come from? Why are they so powerful?
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2007-11-06 |
| Size | | Length: | 314 pages | | Height: | 8.8 in | | Width: | 7.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 23.2 oz |
Publisher's Note Clear, fast-paced prose explores Western civilization throughout history, highlighting along the way not only the different forms that racial prejudice has taken, but the way in which it has manifested itself in the politics, philosophies, and beliefs of each group of people. 15,000 first printing.
Industry Reviews "This is a tightly focused work that is sure to prompt thought and discussion. Aronson's rich notes and bibliography provide interested readers with many further avenues of research. An essential resource for anyone studying the idea of race." (12/01/2007)
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