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It's the Little Things: Everyday Interactions That Anger, Annoy, and Divide the Races 60 reviews Lena Williams
Harvest Books, 2002
On the other hand...
+ Has grown on me slowly
I was sort of shocked to read all the negative reviews of this book. I read it recently and really liked it.
No, her defense of white people is not especially strident or lengthy. Why would it be? As a white woman reading the book, the information about african-american culture was the more ...
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Color-Blind: Seeing Beyond Race in a Race-Obsessed World 2 reviews Ellis Cose
Harper Perennial, 1998
Should be mandatory reading all for black professionals
+ Cose provokes his audience to really analyze critically.
"Color-Blind: Seeing Beyond Race in a Race-Obsessed World) is a powerful piece of investigative journalism, which builds on, and should be read in conjunction with his earlier book, "The Rage of a Privileged Class". In Color-Blind, Cose analyzes the issue of race in America in ways that only ...
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White Privilege: Essential Readings on the Other Side of Racism 13 reviews Paula S. Rothenberg
Worth Publishers, 2004
Excellent book!
+ White Priveledge + Excellent and Insightful + Read for Class
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Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures 6 reviews Brooks Peterson
Intercultural Press, 2004
Cultural Intelligence
+ A Cultural gem + Cultural Intelligence + Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures
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American Cultural History - Racism DVD 2 reviews Artist Not Provided
Tapeworm Video, 2005
Well Done
+ A Large Perspective
This is one of the few films I've bought for myself. Usually I purchase gifts for my family and friends, but when I was looking around the other day I found this one and thought that I would pick it up. I'm glad I did.
The DVD is full of many different types of films about racism in the 20th ...
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Cross-Cultural Connections: Stepping Out and Fitting in Around the World 3 reviews Duane Elmer
InterVarsity Press, 2002
A must have for cross-cultural transition
+ fast shipping, great shape + A MUST for world travelers
The purpose of Duane Elmer's book Cross-Cultural Connections is to help the reader become aware of the different aspects of transitioning into other cultural settings. Understanding the issues of cross-cultural transition will enable the potential missionary or tentmaker to have an increased ...
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Privilege, Power, and Difference 15 reviews Allan G Johnson
McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2001
Great insights
+ It opened my eyes + Compact - I dig it + Best book on these issues!
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Glass Ceilings and Asian Americans: The New Face of Workplace Barriers: The New Face of Workplace Barriers ... Deborah Woo
AltaMira Press, 2000
This text analyzes scholarship and controversies on the glass ceiling and labour market discrimination in conjunction with the specific labour histories of Asian American ethnic groups.
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The Rage of a Privileged Class: Why Do Prosperous Blacks Still Have the Blues? 10 reviews Ellis Cose
Harper Perennial, 1995
Makes me wanna holler! Throw up both my hands.
+ Outstanding book + Jack and Jill + Great Analysis, An Important Read for everyone.
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Racism without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in the United States 9 reviews Eduardo Bonilla-Silva
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2003
If open to understanding the minority perspective
+ Book was in great condition! + A great book!
This book may annoy, irritate, and even infuriate some, but if any of these emotions arise, you might ask yourself "why do I feel so defensive?"...and I promise, you will gather a bit of enlightment. The book portrays the perspective of minority peoples in a way that will open your eyes. It IS ...
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The Heart of Whiteness: Confronting Race, Racism and White Privilege 18 reviews Robert Jensen
City Lights Publishers, 2005
Very Good Exploration of Racism
+ Thought-provoking & well worth reading + The truth hurts.
The author does a very good job of bringing to the attention of the reader one of the major sources of racism: white privilege. While it is understandably rejected by those who benefit from racist practices and beliefs, the book does provoke people (who are open about the issue) to reconsider ...
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Cross-Cultural Dialogues: 74 Brief Encounters With Cultural Difference 7 reviews Craig Storti
Intercultural Press, 1994
Great Training Tool
+ Cross-Cultural Resource + Transforming the way we interact with foreigners + excellent
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Asian Pacific Americans in the Workplace (Critical Perspectives on Asian Pacific Americans Series) 1 review Diana Ting Liu Wu
AltaMira Press, 1997
topical corporate culture guide on Asian Pacific Americans
The book is available now. It helped me gain a better understanding of organizational systems and corporate culture from the Asian Pacific American viewpoint. The case studies were amusing and enjoyable, thus helping to guide me through the theoretical concepts that would of been other wise too ...
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Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America 16 reviews Charisse Jones, Kumea Shorter-Gooden
HarperCollins, 2003
Shifting: Excellent Work
+ Something is missing !!! + Finally! A Book That Addresses A Black Woman's Quagmire.... + Excellent + Provocative thesis, but a little long
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The Americano Dream: How Latinos Can Achieve Success in Business and in Life 11 reviews Lionel Sosa
Plume, 1999
Read it if you are a minority!!
+ Great Book! Another Mexicano on the rags to riches climb. + Latino Success Story + The voyage begins here
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Crash (Full Screen Edition) 995 reviews Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock
Lions Gate Films, 2005
Great film, will challenge your views on a variety of hot topics!
+ I was skeptical, but...
Now, this is one helluva movie! I watched 'Crash' again this weekend and I was as compelled now as when I first saw it. This film challenges you, especially if you grew up in the U.S. You know the movies that have you guessing until the end? Think you got it all figured out, only to find out you ...
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Latino Success 2 reviews William Doyle, Augusto Failde
Simon & Schuster, 1997
Latino Success
+ Finding Success in Your Career
A great book that shows one does not have to negate who they are in order to be successful. In fact, it even helps understand how to proudly embrace a Latino background as part of one's identity. I would recommend this book for Latinos looking to enter the business world in the US, anyone ...
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Exito latino : secretos de 100 professionales latinos de más poder en Estados Unidos 1 review Augusto Failde
Fireside, 1996
It was informative, helpful, and interesting all in one.
What I enjoyed the most about this book(besides the fact that its well written) is the "real" people, and real subjects it touches. Being a latino myself, I could easily relate to this book and the subjects it discusses.
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Racial Healing: Confronting the Fear Between Blacks & Whites 5 reviews Harlon Dalton
Anchor, 1996
Get closer, get dirty, get free
+ easily one of the best + Excellent Resource, Though-Provoking Primer + A book that has inspired me to "engage" in order to "heal"
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Dealing with Racism and Hate DVD Artist Not Provided
Educational Video Network, Inc., 2004
People come into contact with racism and hate every day because of their appearance, ethnicity, occupation, or sexual preference. Learn about the different types of racism and hate, and find out what you can do to combat them.
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