Why; despite continued efforts to increase understanding and expand opportunities; do black and white Americans still lead separate lives; continually marked by tension and hostility? In his much-lauded classic; newly updated to reflect the changing realities of race in our nation; Andrew Hacker explains the origins and meaning of racism and clarifies the conflicting theories of equality and inferiority. He paints a stark picture of racial inequality in America - focusing on family life; education; income; and employment - and explores the current controversies over politics; crime; and the causes of the gap between the races. Illuminating and oftentimes startling; Two Nations demonstrates how race has defined America's history and will continue to shape its future.
#1736951 in Books Rowman Littlefield Publishers 2009-06-15 2009-06-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.08 x .77 x 6.08l; .86 #File Name: 0742558630240 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Rethinking the Role of Religion "To Make the Earth Whole"By Ross AdenIn this thoughtful and earnest book; an activist rabbi shares his vision for peace and his methods of peacemaking. TO MAKE THE EARTH WHOLE is filled with practical wisdom about the critical role of religion in the politics of war and peace in our time. Books on theory of religious violence abound. But this book integrates the theory of religious violence with the practice of peacemaking in a realistic but inspiring vision of "citizen diplomacy." The writer; Marc Gopin; is an ordained rabbi; a professor at George Mason University; and the director of George Mason's Center on Religion; Diplomacy; and Conflict Resolution. In his latest book; he reflects on his extensive experience as a global peacemaker. The 252-page book draws especially on the case of the volatile relationships of Syria; Israel; and the United States from 2003 to the present. The strength of TO MAKE THE EARTH WHOLE lies in Gopin's candor about his motives and methods. Along with religious texts and rituals; Gopin makes use of leaders he calls "religious "exemplars" to build social networks across lines of hostility. Instead of writing off religion as inherently violent; he enlists it in the cause of peace. Gopin's positive vision for our planet combines secular social contract theory with religious covenant theology. He calls for the building of a new global social contract that centers of human rights.But Gopin is no naïve idealist. This book proves how realistic; even calculating; Gopin is in practice. Gopin has his ethical limits. But within them; he will not let ideology get in the way of a good deal. Above all; he is guided by the virtue of compassion that extends even to the love of one's enemy. If you have made up your mind that religion is hopelessly violent; you may not have patience with this book. But if you are open to consider the possibilities of using religion in the cause of peace; then you fill find that this is a book of exceptional wisdom.
