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Don't Believe the Hype: Fighting Cultural Misinformation about African Americans [Unknown Binding]

Farai Chideya (Author)

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Unknown Binding
Publisher: Tandem Library (February 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1417714670
ISBN-13: 978-1417714674

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening book ALL should read!, April 28, 1999

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This review is from: Don't Believe the Hype: Fighting Cultural Misinformation About African Americans (Paperback)

Chideya's book dispells many popular myths about African Americans that are rampant in the media, literature, etc. She paints a vivid picture of how people perceive "others" and the misconceptions that are created and perpetuated by ignorance. I have been told that this book is no longer in print because of its content...probably because some people do not want the truth to be known! Farai Chideya's book is am important and enlightening one that should be read by anyone who is in search of the "real" truth! This is probably the most informative book I have come across in years...

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very informative., December 21, 1998

Patricia DosSantos(Plum59@hotmail.com) (Pawtucket, RI) - See all my reviews

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If you are a human being living in a society where equality matters, you must read this book. It focuses on several aspects of the African-American in our modern society, that are the main cause for injustice and stereotypes. Chideya tries to break these stereotypes by giving cold figures from the 1990 census. If you are interested in being a less stereotypical person, don't leave home without this master-piece

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE INFORMATION REMAINS RELEVANT, January 3, 2008

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I found the information enlightening when I purchased the book so many years ago. Today, my children(ages 18 through 34) are reading this book and finding the information relevant and important. I would appreciate an update on the orginal information.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great data, great conclusions. Social Science at it's best.
The data is pure fact and can be referenced by anyone who cares to validate Farai's claims. The logic is clear and concise, and anyone other than the most hardened bigot could not... Read more

Published on November 22, 2007 by The Pragmatist

1.0 out of 5 stars A Woman in Denial
The complaints in this book are old, for which no proof has ever been offered. The usual evidence in support of the charge that the criminal laws discriminate against blacks is... Read more

Published on October 18, 2007 by Emily

1.0 out of 5 stars Disrupted by numbers
I was dissapointed in this book. I found it a difficult read because the text was inundated with percentages, statistics and numbers. Read more

Published on September 10, 2005 by A Reader

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Effort ---three and a half stars
I was so happy that a gen Xer took the time out and wrote down and analyzed the current available data regarding various social statistics to come up with something totally... Read more

Published on June 19, 2005 by Diana Wilson

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing
Having watched her even-handed reporting on TV, I assumed I would--in light of the title--get a fair-minded, non-hypey exploration of the complicated issues related to... Read more

Published on September 10, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Information, Presented very well
An excellent book. It smashes the political lies and rhetoric and presents a staggeringly different side of things. Read more

Published on June 22, 2001 by Kyver

2.0 out of 5 stars Chideya isn't a numbers person
Throughout much of this book, Chideya uses a very quantitative approach -with plenty of statistics- to prove her arguments. Read more

Published on August 28, 2000 by Justin Kuczynski

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I've Followed Farai Chideya from the times she was Speaking on CNN.She is a Very Intelligent SISTER with a Way Of Putting Her Point Across On TIme. Read more

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million black families, white dollar, black rate

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New York Times, Washington Post, United States, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Supreme Court, Drug Abuse, National Medical Association, Two Nations, Rodney King, Climbing Jacob's Ladder, Department of Commerce, Lani Guinier, The Inclusive, Village Voice, Andrew Hacker, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Jesse Jackson, President Clinton, University of Chicago, World Report, Boston Globe, Joe Klein, National Opinion Research Center, New England Journal of Medicine

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This book cites 27 books:

Two Nations : Black and White, Separate, Hostile, Unequal by Andrew Hacker on 8 pages
Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America; Sixth Revised Edition by Lerone Bennett on 5 pages
New Jack City on page 142, and page 143
The Disuniting of America: Reflections on a Multicultural Society by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. on page 92, and page 99
Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools by Jonathan Kozol on page 73, and page 78

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The Color of Our Future: Race in the 21st Century by Farai Chideya in Back Matter, and Back Cover
White Lies: Race and the Myths of Whiteness by Maurice Berger on page 64, and page 79
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Body Outlaws: Rewriting the Rules of Beauty and Body Image (Live Girls) by Ophira Edut on page 344
Success Runs in Our Race: The Complete Guide to Effective Networking in the Black Community by George C. Fraser in Back Matter

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