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The Myth of Post-Racial America
Searching for Equality in the Age of Materialism- Authors:
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- 2011
Summary
The Myth of Post-Racial America provides a history of race and racism in the United States. These concepts became integral parts of American society through social, psychological, and political decisions, which are documented so readers can learn about the origin of myths and stereotypes that have created schisms in our society from its founding to the present day. This information is essential reading for students and teachers so they can become more effective in their work and value cultural differences, modes of expression, and learning styles.
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- Copyright year
- 2011
- ISBN-Print
- 978-1-61048-005-5
- ISBN-Online
- 978-1-61048-007-9
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 239
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- Table of Contents No access
- Acknowledgements No access
- Preface No access
- Chapter 1: Facing the Challenge of Diversity No access Pages 1 - 6
- Chapter 2: The Origin of Our Species No access Pages 7 - 16
- Chapter 3: The Rise of Racism No access Pages 17 - 46
- Chapter 4: Darwin's Descendants: Contemporary Scientific Racism No access Pages 47 - 58
- Chapter 5: Justifying the Indefensible: Rationalizing Domination and Exploitation No access Pages 59 - 72
- Chapter 6: Why People Hate No access Pages 73 - 80
- Chapter 7: Surviving White Culture No access Pages 81 - 92
- Chapter 8: You Have to be Carefully Taught: Learning about Race and Racism No access Pages 93 - 104
- Chapter 9: Thinking about Race No access Pages 105 - 116
- Chapter 10: Teaching about Inclusivity in Schools No access Pages 117 - 128
- Chapter 11: Corporate Diversity and the Cost of Color No access Pages 129 - 140
- Chapter 12: Social Inequality from the World of Work to Society No access Pages 141 - 148
- Chapter 13: Racial Disparities in Health and Wellness No access Pages 149 - 158
- Chapter 14: Crime and Punishment No access Pages 159 - 172
- Chapter 15: How the Military Shaped Blacks' Progress No access Pages 173 - 188
- Chapter 16: The Myth of the Meritocracy No access Pages 189 - 198
- Chapter 17: More than Talk: Why Dialogue is Not Enough No access Pages 199 - 214
- Postscript No access Pages 215 - 220
- References Section No access Pages 221 - 232
- Index No access Pages 233 - 238
- About the Author No access Pages 239 - 239





