Two Wands, One Nation: An Essay on Race and Community in America (Speaker's Corner) [Paperback]

Richard Lamm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2006 | Series: Speaker's Corner

Minority underperformance is an unfortunate reality of American society, as indicated by various statistical and social indicators. However, when it comes to discussing the problem, we have no common vocabulary, and the explanation often turns to racism and discrimination. In this insightful and provocative essay, former Colorado governor Richard Lamm examines the reality of minority underperformance as an issue having its roots in the communities and mores where the problem is most prevalent. In the process, he discusses the dangers of too much diversity in a democracy and examines the social, economic, and demographic ramifications of the issue on our society.

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"He's making an important point, and his remarks should provoke debate - about culture and achievement..." -- Daily Camera, August 7, 2006

"Respected by both supporters and detractors as a thoughtful man who doesn't shy from taking an unpopular stance..." -- The Canyon Courier, March 22, 2006

About the Author

Richard D. Lamm is the codirector of the Institute for Public Policy Studies at the University of Denver and the former three-term governor of Colorado. A nationally recognized expert of healthcare issues, Lamm was chairman of the Pew Health Professions Commission and a public member of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing (January 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155591585X
• ISBN-13: 978-1555915858
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,857,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Two wands, one nation, November 19, 2009

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This review is from: Two Wands, One Nation: An Essay on Race and Community in America (Speaker's Corner) (Paperback)

Very insightful and right on point. A must read for anyone who is fed up with our social systems today.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Right on Target, August 12, 2006

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Former Governor of Colorado, Richard Lamm confirms in "Two Wands, One Nation," what most journalists, educators and politicians are afraid to convey about a nation in crisis. This great writing should be read by every American citizen, for they have every right to be concerned about culture, education and the impact of a "do nothing" government in denial of this nation's problems concerning race and community. This is interesting, provocative reading. Lamm is refreshingly honest, blunt and captures the problem with clarity and scholarly perception. It's obvious we cannot continue to rely on our dysunctional politicians and educators to resolve this severe crisis. Another good read co-authored by Richard Lamm is "The Immigration Time Bomb," written years ago and his predictions were right on target and still apply today.