Interracial America: Opposing Viewpoints [Paperback]

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Grade 9 Up?Volatile issues surrounding race, immigration, and affirmative action are explored in this anthology of articles presenting different viewpoints embodied in these current topics. Noted contributors such as bell hooks, Dinesh D'Souza, Eric Foner, and Lilian and Oscar Handlin discuss racism, reverse discrimination, cultural identity, and mixed-race marriage. Students will find the textbook approach extremely useful: chapter divisions, study questions, political cartoons, discussion guide, bibliographies, and a list of organizations. An excellent source for research and an important addition to the national debate on multiculturalism and race relations.?Janet Woodward, Franklin High School, Seattle, WA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 237 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr (March 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565103920
• ISBN-13: 978-1565103924
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,650,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start, January 20, 2007

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This review is from: Interracial America: Opposing Viewpoints (Paperback)

This book is an arrangement of point-counterpoint essays attempting to address the major issues concerning racial differences and inequalities. In this compilation there are some academic experts and some less than impressive writers covering a wide variety of topics, from multiculturalism to immigration to interracial families. Most of these essays are from five to seven pages long and make for quick reading. However, some of these writings seem very personal or emotional and uninformative. This book would make for a decent place to start exploring racial issues and, if nothing else, give you ideas for further research on the topic.