Confronting Racism : The Problem and the Response

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Summary: Confronting Racism: The problem & The Response
Review: Published by a well respected mainstream academic press, Sage Publications, this collection of writings provides a forum of public discourse for some of the leading academic authorities in the social psychology field on the topic of race relations. One of the many unique components of this collection is that it gives voice to the oppressed groups discussed rather than making them merely passive objects of research. The book takes a Kantian view of racism, which sees society as both reflective of and at the same time shaping current racial views. It provides an excellent historical look at how the manifestation of racism has changed over the years and sets forth implications for change from differing theoretical camps. The extensive bibliography is a plus for those who wish to read further on this topic. This book has interesting points and I enjoyed the many voices represented in it. This book is well worth the price for anyone concerned about the current racial problem in America.