The Science of Racism
Everything you need to know but probably don't - yet
$32.38
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
28 January 2025
Summary
In this frank, funny and meticulous book, a leading social scientist lays out the striking facts we know about racism, how we have uncovered them, and how we can start to fix them.
‘Illuminating, surprising, unnerving, moving … and, sadly, utterly necessary for this time in history.’ - Sathnam Sanghera, bestselling author of Empireland
Polls show that if you ask the average person even the most basic question – ‘Does racism still exist?’ – half the population will say that it …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035030668 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1035030667 |
| Author: | Keon West |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Picador |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 28 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 438g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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This isn’t like any other book you’ve read about racism. It is feverishly devoted to data, painting an unarguable picture of the extent and scope of racism in our society. Read this book and you’ll win every debate you’ll ever have with anyone who doubts the existence of racism. – Natasha Devon Illuminating, surprising, unnerving, moving … and, sadly, utterly necessary for this time in history. – Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland
About The Author
Keon West
Keon West is a Professor of Social Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, and the President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues. He has received numerous international awards for his research, teaching, media engagement and social activism. He has also appeared frequently as a psychological expert and presenter on a variety of international media platforms including the BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4, Channel 4 and The Guardian. He is especially well known for his research on prejudice, sexual orientation and sexual health. The Science of Racism is his second book.
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