audiobook Sectarianization: Mapping the New Politics of the Middle East by Nader Hashemi; Danny Postel in History

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From subtle discrimination in everyday life; to horrors like lynching in the Old South; cultural imperialism; and "ethnic cleansing"; racism exists in many different forms; in almost every facet of society. Despite civil rights movements and other attempts at progress; racial prejudices and stereotypes remain deeply embedded in Western culture. Racism takes a frank and objective look at why these notions exist. It explores how racism has come to be so firmly established; and looks at how race; ethnicity; and xenophobia are related. This book incorporates the latest research to demystify the subject of racism and explore its history; science; and culture. It sheds light not only on how racism has evolved since its earliest beginnings; but also explores the numerous embodiments of racism; highlighting the paradox of its survival; despite the scientific discrediting of the notion of 'race' with the latest advances in genetics. As encompassing as it is concise; Racism is a valuable guide to one of the world's most destructive problems.