Racism: Divided by Color (Multicultural Issues)

Newman, Gerald; Layfield, Eleanor Newman

ISBN 10: 0894906410 ISBN 13: 9780894906411

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 1995

Synopsis

A look at the history of and societal factors involved in racism, as well as how to deal with prejudice against people based on skin color and its manifestations.

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Grade 7 Up-This slim volume attempts to cover a very complex topic, and does it well. A lot of thought has gone into the text, taking readers step-by-step through the process of developing a racist mind set. The emphasis is on black/white racial problems, but other groups are also discussed. Sentence structure is simple, with a few grammatical or typographical exceptions. Black-and-white captioned photos and etchings are included, as are chapter notes and an up-to-date list for further reading. Susan S. Lang's Extremist Groups in America (Watts, 1990) is a more in-depth treatment, as is Elaine Landau's The White Power Movement (Millbrook, 1993). John J. Langone's Spreading Poison (Little, 1993) covers much of the same material but devotes a chapter each to Native Americans, immigrants, and "other outsiders." With the plethora of books available, Newman's title is supplementary. It will appeal to reluctant readers who need report information.
Marilyn Fairbanks, East Junior High, Brockton, MA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

[SERIES LAST REVIEWED IN BKL Je 1 & 15 95, under Franklin, Paula A. Gr. 7^-12.]

Edition details

• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0894906410
• ISBN 13: 9780894906411
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 112