Items related to Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of...
Synopsis
"In this study of race relations in N.Y.C., Sleeper, an editorial writer for New York Newsday, harshly criticizes both black leaders and their liberal supporters for pointing a finger at America's racist society rather than setting concrete goals to overcome inequality." ―Kirkus Reviews
A report of the current state of race relations in New York City, which examines the differing views of militants, liberals and forgotten minorities, and presents suggestions for racial common sense that attempt to demolish long-standing stereotypes."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover
'The Closest of Strangers' is a superb and sometimes controversial book about the tragic flaws inn the racial politics of New York City and the nation and how we can begin to heal our wounds in the 1990s.
About the Author
Jim Sleeper, a writer and teacher on American civic culture and politics, is a lecturer in political science at Yale and the author of The Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York and Liberal Racism. His reportage and commentary have appeared in Harper’s, The New Republic, The Nation, The New Yorker, The Washington Monthly, Dissent, and other publications.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0393307999
- ISBN 13 9780393307993
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages348
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 22.39
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # 0393307999-3-31710292
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest Of Strangers
Published by
W. W. Norton and Company, Inc., 1991
ISBN 10: 0393307999
ISBN 13: 9780393307993
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00069503042
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest Of Strangers
Published by
W. W. Norton and Company, Inc., 1991
ISBN 10: 0393307999
ISBN 13: 9780393307993
Used
Softcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # V15L-01207
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. Seller Inventory # G0393307999I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. Seller Inventory # G0393307999I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York
Seller: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_359849538
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest of Strangers : Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York
Published by
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1991
ISBN 10: 0393307999
ISBN 13: 9780393307993
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Reprint. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP81261938
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest of Strangers : Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York
Published by
Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1991
ISBN 10: 0393307999
ISBN 13: 9780393307993
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 10705654-6
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York.
Published by
New York: Norton, 1990, 1990
ISBN 10: 0393307999
ISBN 13: 9780393307993
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Priceless Books, Urbana, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Pb. VG- 345pp. Index, Notes. Wear extremities, rubbing, soiling edges. Seller Inventory # 022371
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Closest of Strangers: Liberalism and the Politics of Race in New York
Published by
W. W. Norton & Company, 1991
ISBN 10: 0393307999
ISBN 13: 9780393307993
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Best Books And Antiques, Chandler, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Some slight browning of pages along with some minor shelf wear (including a dog ear on the back cover) to the cover. Black mark on page edging. Otherwise, very readable and good condition copy. (PM) "S"leeper. Seller Inventory # ABE-1673817459829
Quantity: 1 available