While signs of racial progress are everywhere; the reality is that America is hardly more integrated than it was before the civil rights movement. Beyond the rhetoric of politicians; the media; and the prevalent symbols of integration lies a very different reality: 70 percent of black children attend predominantly black schools; and an Hispanic or Asian American with a third grade education is more likely to live in an integrated neighborhood than is a black with a Ph.D. Fueled by these startling statistics; By the Color of Our Skin argues that integration does not exist now; that it never had a chance to exist in the past; and that it will never exist in the future.Leonard Steinhorn and Barbara Diggs-Brown would themselves like to see integration become a reality but find--through polls; statistics; interviews; and anecdotes--that the illusion of integration is more damaging than useful because it keeps society from having an honest dialogue about the problem of race. By the Color of Our Skin explodes powerful myths and outlines a new vision of race in America.
#91961 in Books David Halberstam 1995-04-11 1995-04-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x .86 x 5.50l; .76 #File Name: 0449983676380 pagesOctober 1964
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Read this awesome baseball book !!!By Charles M. AcordI'm a life-long Cardinal fan. I was 13 in 1964; and I don't remember anything about that season except that we were playing dismally; well under .500; and then we got Lou Brock and the team caught fire - the rest is history. Until I did some research; I remembered that we were 12 games behind with 14 games to play; we won all 14 and the Phillies lost their last 10. Actually; my memory had enhanced that finish by a good bit; but we *were* waaay out and wound up winning most of our games while the Phillies collapsed; enabling the Cards to clinch the pennant (this was the last season before both leagues were broken into divisions and the playoff system was added) on the last day by 1/2 game.This book is somewhat mis-named; as only the last chapter is really about the amazing World Series between the fading Yankees and the surging Cards. The book is really about those two teams; their history; and their condition and actions in 1964 that led to their meeting in the Series. It also has a *lot* of detail and history about the acceptance (or lack of; in the case of the Yankees) of black players in the major leagues.There is also a lot of detail about the owners and management of the two teams. Also; pretty much every player; or at least major player; on the two teams is examined; including their origins and their history up to and including 1964.I learned more about baseball (esp. about scouting and pitching) and these two teams in this book than I knew overall before. It is a "dense" book - I usually could only read a chapter (they are long chapters) a night. I highly recommend it to all serious fans of both teams.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Setting a high standard for other authorsBy David W MusalI have been trying to allow myself time to read this book for many years; but always kept putting it off. Now that I have finally read it; I kick myself for waiting so long.I now intend to read more of his books sooner rather than later. Halberstam is not just an author; he truly is a top notch journalist; in the best sense.Recommended for all that are interested in history; no matter the particular category.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read for Baseball FansBy Craig in ILEnjoyed very much reading this book. The details Halberstam includes on some of my favorite ballplayers are very; very interesting. The attitudes of owners towards their players and mangers were eye opening. The differences between 2 ball clubs; Yankees and Cardinals; and how they came to be that way; kept me turning the pages all the way through. At the time of race relation issues in America; it was very interesting to see how "America's past time"; in particularly these two powerhouses; played a role in their winning or not.More is covered here than just the 1964 World Series. Much baseball history is examined leading up to those years and following 1964. Other teams are included; as to how they were handling various situations and finishing their pennant drive. If you followed Major League Baseball; then or now; you will enjoy this book.
