Publication

2015-12-15 - Palgrave Macmillan

Language

English

Word Count

33,000 words, Guess

Page Count

132 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-10113759974X
  • ISBN-139781137599742
  • OCLC Control Number941461628
  • Better World Books9781137599742
  • Open LibraryOL27977863M

Classifications

  • LCCGN495.6HC79.P6HM401-
  • LCCHT1521 .M34 2016

Description

"Smith and McGettigan explain in plain terms how societies like the USA construct racism, and they also explain how societies can dismantle and eradicate racism. When nations declare war, they usually go through ritualized processes of 'othering' their enemies. When nations 'other' their enemies, it becomes much easier to commit the mass murder and when the wars end nations generally go through a ritualized re-normalization processes. Early in its history the USA officially othered people of color. Skin pigment racism has been rampant in the USA ever since because the USA has never formally ceased hostilities against people of color. The authors posit that the USA can eradicate racism by terminating the policies that create a foundation for America's white supremacist racism."--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • A Formula for Eradicating RacismHardcoverPalgrave Macmillan2015-12-15

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