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- 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 Studies and surveys show, time and again, that about 50 percent of people believe that racism is no longer an issue today.
- About the Author: Professor Keon West is a social psychologist at University College London.
- 352 Pages
- Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations
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Book Synopsis
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 Studies and surveys show, time and again, that about 50 percent of people believe that racism is no longer an issue today. The other half would disagree--vehemently. And much of the writing on the subject of race and racism is equally divisive, in large part because so much of it is based on opinion and personal experience. It's not grounded in empiricism. It's not science. In The Science of Racism, social psychologist Keon West corrects that idea, moving this urgent conversation beyond anecdote and polemic in search of conclusive answers and solutions. Starting with a fascinating look at experiments around race in hiring, Dr. West brilliantly and methodically walks readers through our comprehensive understanding of this controversial topic. He looks at how racism impacts every stage and all facets of life, from birth to death, in education, work and business, friendships and relationships, police and the justice system, and healthcare. He also looks at the challenges around studying these questions and the ways we can uncover the truth, and then where we go from here: why unconscious bias training can actually make things worse, and what systems and techniques can lead us to a more equitable future.Review Quotes
"Illuminating, surprising, unnerving, moving... and, sadly, utterly necessary for this time in history."-- "Sathnam Sanghera, international bestselling author of Empireland: How Imperialism Has Shaped Modern Britain"
About the Author
Professor Keon West is a social psychologist at University College London. He earned his doctorate from Oxford University in 2010 as a Rhodes Scholar, and has since published over seventy quantitative papers on prejudice and discrimination in many of the best peer-reviewed social-psychology journals, including Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, and Perspectives on Psychological Science. Professor West has written for national and international newspapers and been the host of numerous radio and television shows on the topics of prejudice and discrimination. He is a citizen of three countries and has, over his life, been a resident of four. He is a husband, a father of two boys, a hobby photographer, and a huge fan of Star Trek. He has always been Black.Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Discrimination & Race Relations
Genre: Social Science
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: Abrams Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Keon West
Language: English
Street Date: February 18, 2025
TCIN: 93672303
UPC: 9781419774379
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-7544
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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