In 2008 the United States elected its first black president; and recent polls show that only twenty-two percent of white people in the United States believe that racism is a major societal problem. On the surface; it may seem to be in decline. However; the evidence of discrimination persists throughout our society. Segregation and inequalities in education; housing; health care; and the job market continue to be the norm. Post 9/11; increased insecurity and fear have led to an epidemic of the scapegoating and harassment of people of color. Uprooting Racism offers a framework for understanding institutional racism. It provides practical suggestions; tools; examples; and advice on how white people can intervene in interpersonal and organizational situations to work as allies for racial justice. Completely revised and updated; this expanded third edition directly engages the reader through questions; exercises; and suggestions for action; and takes a detailed look at current issues such as affirmative action; immigration; and health care. It also includes a wealth of information about specific cultural groups such as Muslims; people with mixed-heritage; Native Americans; Jews; recent immigrants; Asian Americans; and Latinos. Previous editions of Uprooting Racism have sold more than fifty thousand copies. Accessible; personal; supportive; and practical; this book is ideal for students; community activists; teachers; youth workers; and anyone interested in issues of diversity; multiculturalism; and social justice. Paul Kivel is an award-winning author and an accomplished trainer and speaker. He has been a social justice activist; a nationally and internationally recognized anti-racism educator; and an innovative leader in violence prevention for over forty years.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerWords can't express how much I love this book!! Love!!!! Nothing else like it!!Great shipping! Great transaction!12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. One of the best photograph reference books I have seenBy B. WatsonThis book is seriously one of the better books I have ever seen concerning civil war period photographs. The detailed biographical information is superb and had to have taken years to compile. The amount of information on uniforms is extremely impressive. The best part of this book is that it deals with the common soldier more than the officers. I like that part as the common soldier's were the one's who fought that war and died. Officer's always get the credit; but it was the common farmboy soldier who fought. This book is enormous and it took me a long time to read. I am eagerly awaiting the 2nd volume; but I will give it time as I understand how hard it would be to write such a comprehensive book. Overall an awesome reference for people interested in a very specific aspect of the Confederate Army. Praise!!! 5 stars and then some!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great NC Civil War photo boogk!By DBWRIGHT15No doubt; wihtout question; the must have book for serious Civil War Reenactors to view period photos of NC Soldiers. Greg did a greta job not only in pulling together period photos; but giveing a narration of each photo for the reader. The book includes photos of some civilians also; which i hope he could spin into a separate book for the period. Great book;;;glad i bought one early; and am proud to own it. Its the highlight of my book collection.
