White Lies, White Power: The Fight Against White Supremacy and Reactionary Violence [Paperback]

Michael Novick (Author)

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Publication Date: July 1, 2002

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This powerful book explores the lasting power of racism in daily life. Novick places most of the blame on the political and economic systems that the U.S. has firmly in place. While racist groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan, can attract attention (and new adherents) by making easy scapegoats of certain peoples, Novick argues it would be wrong to think of such groups as representing a "fringe." They exist precisely because they reflect feelings deeply held by the society and the state. Governments often create racist policies because the nations they represent "grew up in the context of racially justified conquest and colonialism." Indeed, the policies often are not even viewed as racist. Likewise, Novick contends that our society is based on a strong foundation of racism. He offers a number of solutions to these problems, though Novick's own fine job of exploring the depths of racist thought and action in this country may give few any hope for change. Brian McCombie --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: Common Courage Press (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567510507
• ISBN-13: 978-1567510508
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,087,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Did that person READ the book?, June 4, 2002

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This review is from: White Lies, White Power: The Fight Against White Supremacy and Reactionary Violence (Paperback)

I have no idea what the first rambling review was, but anyone who actually READS this book will find it an exhaustive and meticulously researched volume on the activities of the extreme right, particularly the white-power and 'patriot' movements that were on the upswing during the time the book was written (1994-95ish). At some points depressing, at others powerful, Novick makes a point of touching on virtually all the extreme-right trends of the period. If you are interested in understanding the ideologies and players among the racist right, Novick's investigative volume is a valuable reference.

7 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars *Yaaaawn*, August 18, 2000

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This review is from: White Lies, White Power: The Fight Against White Supremacy and Reactionary Violence (Paperback)

More self-righteous tripe from a Leftist nag. Novick has convinced himself through the compilation of various incidents that White racism is ominpresent and all powerful. The solution? Socialism. That's right, more government, more regulation. The fact of the matter is, the world is becoming homogenized under the banner of the global economy. Ethnic and cultural identity (especially White) are seen as obstacles to this process and such feelings are being criminalized through indoctrination and various pieces of legislation. But hey, what's a Leftist going to do without White racism? It pays their bills. So if they have to, they will see it where it doesn't exist. This foolish book is a perfect example of that.