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An extremely important and insightful book. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Roediger's exciting book makes us understand what it means to see oneself as white in a new way. An extremely important and insightful book.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Verso; Revised edition (January 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1859842402
  • ISBN-13: 978-1859842409
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars 4 customer reviews (4 customer reviews)
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