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Racism: A Short History » Read Now
by George M. Fredrickson. 207 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

""Racism: A Short History" is an original synthesis of the important historical writings on racial belief systems. In this clearly written book, George Fredrickson is the first scholar to systematically examine and compare the two most dominant forms of Western racism--antisemitism and white...
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""Racism: A Short History" is an original synthesis of the important historical writings on racial belief systems. In this clearly written book, George Fredrickson is the first scholar to systematically examine and compare the two most dominant forms of Western racism--antisemitism and white supremacy. It is an insightful work that will be widely discussed and cited by historians and social scientists alike."--William Julius Wilson, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, Harvard University
"With a master's experience, George Fredrickson has deftly laid out an apparently simple but subtle history of racial antisemitism and color-coded racial thought. In doing so, he has written a penetrating analysis that commands our close and serious attention."--Winthrop D. Jordon, University of Mississippi, author of "White Over Black"
"Finally we have a concise, clear, and authoritative overview of the history of racism. Covering all forms of Western racism in the modern world, this volume provides a comparative context for our teaching and research about race and racism. In a world in which 'race' has begun to be reintroduced in science and social science, the dangers inherent in this are revealed in George M. Fredrickson's admirable work."--Sander L. Gilman, Director, The Humanities Laboratory, University of Illinois, Chicago, author of "Making the Body Beautiful"
"Like a searchlight in the fog, this book picks out both the persistent and the changing meanings of racism as an idea and a set of practices among people of European derivation across several centuries. A compulsively readable and deeply informed overview."--John Higham, The Johns Hopkins University, author of"Strangers in the Land"
"This is comparative history at its best. The long historical perspective makes for interesting reading, and Fredrickson's analysis is very effective. While modern antisemitism is clearly one variant of rac
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International Handbook on Race and Race Relations » Read Now
by Jay A. Sigler. 486 pgs.

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Tables Preface Introduction Australia by Henry Albinski Brazil by Anai Dzidzienyo Canada by Doug Daniels Fiji by Ralph Premdas France by Alan B. Anderson India by Raj S. Gandhi Japan by Yung-Hwan Jo Malaysia by C.E.R. Abraham Netherlands by Joed H. Elich New Zealand by Andrew D. Trlin and Paul...
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Tables Preface Introduction Australia by Henry Albinski Brazil by Anai Dzidzienyo Canada by Doug Daniels Fiji by Ralph Premdas France by Alan B. Anderson India by Raj S. Gandhi Japan by Yung-Hwan Jo Malaysia by C.E.R. Abraham Netherlands by Joed H. Elich New Zealand by Andrew D. Trlin and Paul Spoonley Singapore by John Clammer South Africa by Paul Rich Sudan by Ann Lesch Switzerland by Carol Schmid Thailand by Suchitra Punyaratabandhu-Bhakdi and Juree Vichit-Vadakdan Trinadad by Stephen D. Glazier Union of Soviet Socialist Republics by Samuel P. Oliner United Kingdom by Barrie Axford United States by Jay A. Sigler West Germany by Lutz Holzner Bibliographical Note Appendix: Racial/Ethnic Divisions Index About the Contributors
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Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies » Read Now
by Ellis Cashmore. 492 pgs.

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Developed from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Dictionary of Race and Ethnic Relations , now in its fourth edition, Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies has been assembled by a world-class team of international scholars led by Ellis Cashmore to provide an authoritative...
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Developed from the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Dictionary of Race and Ethnic Relations , now in its fourth edition, Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies has been assembled by a world-class team of international scholars led by Ellis Cashmore to provide an authoritative, single-volume reference work on all aspects of race and ethnic studies. From Aboriginal Australians to xenophobia, Nelson Mandela to Richard Wagner, sexuality to racial profiling, the Encyclopedia is organized alphabetically and reflects cultural diversity in a global context. The entries range from succinct 400 word definitions to in-depth 2000 word essays to provide comprehensive coverage of: * all the key terms, concepts and debates * important figures, both historical and contemporary * landmark cases * historical events Although unafraid to engage with cutting-edge theory, the Encyclopedia is uncluttered by jargon and has been written in a lucid, 'facts-fronted' style to offer an accessible introduction to race and ethnic studies. The Encyclopedia is also fully cross-referenced and thoroughly indexed with most entries followed by annotated up-to-date suggestions for further reading to guide the user to the key sources. It is destined to become an essential resource for scholars and students of race and ethnic studies, as well as a handy reference for journalists and others working in the field.
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Researching Race and Racism » Read Now
by Martin Bulmer, John Solomos. 244 pgs.

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Race and racism have become huge areas of study in the social sciences over the past two decades. However, whilst this has been reflected in the growing body of theoretical and empirically based work, surprisingly little has been published that explores the methodological and practical issues...
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Race and racism have become huge areas of study in the social sciences over the past two decades. However, whilst this has been reflected in the growing body of theoretical and empirically based work, surprisingly little has been published that explores the methodological and practical issues involved in researching race. In Researching Race and Racism Martin Bulmer and John Solomos have brought together contributions from some of the leading researchers in the field, using the benefit of their experience to explore the practical and ethical issues involved in doing research in this sometimes controversial, often heavily politicised field. This book will provide students and researchers - both new to the field and experienced alike - with an invaluable tool to help them find their way.
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Racism » Read Now
by Malcolm Brown, Robert Miles. 202 pgs.

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This second edition brings the book up to date by looking at recent examples of racism, such as the war in the former Yugoslavia and the cases of Stephen Lawrence and Rodney King, and by considering Islamophobia in Western societies. It also looks more widely at recent developments in the debate.
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Race Matters » Read Now
by Cornel West. 105 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library
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Race and Racism: A Comparative Perspective » Read Now
by Pierre L. Van Den Berghe. 174 pgs.

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...RACE AND RACISM RACE AND RACISM A Comparative Perspective Pierre L. van den Berghe University...Some definitions 9 Origins and distribution of racism 11 Race and...
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Power and Prejudice: The Politics and Diplomacy of Racial Discrimination » Read Now
by Paul Gordon Lauren. 434 pgs.

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The Temptation to Forget: Racism, Anti-Semitism, Neo-Nazism » Read Now
by Franco Ferrarotti. 191 pgs.

Collections: Religious Studies, History, Entire Library

An examination of how proponents of racial, ethnic, and religious separatism seek to silence our remembrance of the past.
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Racism in Contemporary America » Read Now
by Meyer Weinberg. 844 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

Racism in Contemporary America is the largest and most up-to-date bibliography available on current research on the topic. It has been compiled by award-winning researcher Meyer Weinberg, who has spent many years writing and researching contemporary and historical aspects of racism. Almost 15,000...
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Racism in Contemporary America is the largest and most up-to-date bibliography available on current research on the topic. It has been compiled by award-winning researcher Meyer Weinberg, who has spent many years writing and researching contemporary and historical aspects of racism. Almost 15,000 entries to books, articles, dissertations, and other materials are organized under 87 subject-headings. In addition, there are author and ethnic-racial indexes.
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Racist America: Roots, Current Realities, and Future Reparations » Read Now
by Joe R. Feagin. 312 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

Based on hundreds of interviews, Feagin dissects the economic, ideological and political structure of contemporary racism. Racist America, is a bold, thoughtful exploration of the ubiquity of racism in contemporary life.
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Overcoming Our Racism: The Journey to Liberation » Read Now
by Derald Wing Sue. 301 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

"'We shall overcome,' but how? Derald Wing Sue points us to a path. He invites readers to engage him in dialogues to confront the master narrative of American history- the story that this country was settled by European immigrants and that Americans are white.Taking us beyond the Black and White...
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"'We shall overcome,' but how? Derald Wing Sue points us to a path. He invites readers to engage him in dialogues to confront the master narrative of American history- the story that this country was settled by European immigrants and that Americans are white.Taking us beyond the Black and White binary, he illuminates the experiences of Americans of the twenty-first century's society of expanding ethnic diversity." -Ronald Takaki, author, A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America "This book is intended to provoke and challenge, and it succeeds admirably. Sometimes it even made me angry, but it always forced me to think about myself and assess the way I behave." - Arthur Levine, Ph.D., president, Teachers College, Columbia University "Dr. Sue is mapping a warrior's path with a compassionate heart.This book will take the discussion of racism in our society to a new level in which we can finally begin to address it in a manner that will bring deep changes and not just more rhetoric." -Eduardo Duran, Ph.D., Apache/Tewa, author, Buddha in Redface "Most of us have internalized attitudes that affect our actions in negative and unfair ways toward people of color. Sue's book allows us to understand those attitudes as well as the white privilege most White Americans do not realize they possess! All thinking people who wish to increase integrity in their interactions with others should read this book!" -Melba J. T. Vasquez, Ph.D., ABPP, past president, American Psychological Association's Society for the Psychology of Women "This singular book provides racially clueless and sometimes well-meaning people with the tools and context to liberate themselves- and the rest of us- from their destructive ways. Though the book centers on racism and whiteness, it also gives an insightful approach to other biased behavior, whether based on gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other common markers of prejudice. Most important, this book offers all of us the hope that constructive change is not only possible but within our capacity to achieve." -Helen Zia, author, Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of An American People
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Race Relations in Britain: A Developing Agenda » Read Now
by Tessa Blackstone, Bhikhu Parekh, Peter Sanders. 254 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

Bringing together distinguished experts in the field of race relations this book addresses questions which are increasingly relevant in the current socio-political context of Great Britain. The kind of visions of multicultural Britain which are currently being canvassed and the problems which ethnic...
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Bringing together distinguished experts in the field of race relations this book addresses questions which are increasingly relevant in the current socio-political context of Great Britain. The kind of visions of multicultural Britain which are currently being canvassed and the problems which ethnic minorities continue to face are addressed, together with an examination of the new policy initiatives which are needed to tackle these problems. Race Relations in Britain falls into three parts which: * analyse contemporary trends, articulating a vision of multicultural Britain and exploring important theoretical controversies * identify the obstacles that stand in the way of a racism-free Britain, looking at current policy in areas such as immigration, employment, education, the criminal justice system as well as the role of the media * offer a vision of a multi-cultural Britain, advancing new policies based on current research.
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Racism in a Racial Democracy: The Maintenance of White Supremacy in Brazil » Read Now
by France Winddance Twine. 176 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

...Racism in a Racial Democracy Racism in a Racial Democracy THE MAINTENANCE OF WHITE SUPREMACY...Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Twine, France Winddance Racism in a...
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Discourse and Discrimination: Rhetorics of Racism and Antisemitism » Read Now
by Martin Reisigl, Ruth Wodak. 298 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

Discourse and Discrimination is a study of how racism, antisemitism and ethnicism are reflected in discourse. The authors first survey five established discourse analysis approaches before providing their own model and three case-studies. Drawing on a wide range of sources, they question why racism and anti-Semitism are still virulent worldwide.