The Myth of Post-Racial America : Searching for Equality in the Age of Materialism

"The Myth of Post-Racial America provides a history of race and racism in the United States. These concepts became integral parts of American society through social, psychological, and political decisions, which are documented so readers can learn about the origin of myths and stereotypes that have created schisms in our society from its founding to the present day. This information is essential reading for students and teachers so they can become more effective in their work and value cultural differences, modes of expression, and learning styles."-- Provided by publisher From The Publisher. The Myth Of Post-racial America Provides A History Of Race And Racism In The United States. These Concepts Became Integral Parts Of American Society Through Social, Psychological, And Political Decisions, Which Are Documented Here So Readers Can Learn Learn About The Origins Of Myths And Stereotypes That Have Created Schisms In Our Society Form Its Founding To The Present Day. This Information Is Essential Reading For Students And Teachers So That They Can Become More Effective In Their Work And Value Cultural Differences, Modes Of Expression, And Learning Styles. Facing The Challenge Of Diversity -- The Origin Of Our Species -- The Rise Of Racism -- Darwin's Descendants : Contemporary Scientific Racism -- Justifying The Indefensible : Rationalizing Domination And Exploitation -- Why People Hate -- Surviving White Culture -- You Have To Be Carefully Taught : Learning About Race And Racism -- Thinking About Race -- Teaching About Inclusivity In Schools -- Corporate Diversity And The Cost Of Color -- Social Inequality From The World Of Work To Society -- Racial Disparities In Health And Wellness -- Crime And Punishment -- How The Military Shaped Blacks' Progress -- The Myth Of The Meritocracy -- More Than Talk : Why Dialogue Is Not Enough. H. Roy Kaplan. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.