Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

Ibram X. Kendi

583 pages • first pub 2016 (view editions)

nonfiction history race sociology challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers seeking a profound understanding of how deeply embedded racist ideologies have shaped American society, challenging them to reflect on historical narratives and their enduring impact.

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The National Book Award winning history of how racist ideas were created, spread, and deeply rooted in American society. Some Americans insist that we're living in a post-racial society. But racist thought is not just alive and well in America--it...

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