| Descript |
1 online resource (xi, 237 pages) |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-223) and index. |
| Contents |
The invisibility of whiteness -- Scientific endeavors to study race : whiteness is not rooted in biology -- Race and the social construction of whiteness -- Ways of seeing power and privilege -- Socioeconomic class and white privilege -- (not) teaching race -- (white) workplaces -- The race of public policy -- Looking forward. |
| Summary |
This interdisciplinary textbook challenges students to see race as everyone's issue. Drawing on sociology, psychology, history, and economics, Seeing White introduces students to the concepts of white privilege and social power. Seeing Whiteis designed to help break down some of the resistance students feel in discussing race. Each chapter opens with compelling concrete examples to help students approach issues from a range of perspectives. The early chapters build a solid understanding ofprivilege and power, leading to a critical exploration of discrimination. Key theoretical perspectives i. |
| Note |
English. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide |
| Subject |
Race awareness.
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White people -- Race identity.
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Race discrimination.
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racial discrimination. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies. |
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Race awareness. (OCoLC)fst01086455 |
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Race discrimination. (OCoLC)fst01086465 |
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White people -- Race identity. (OCoLC)fst01174825 |
| Alt Author |
Eshleman, Amy, 1974-
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Vijaya, Ramya Mahadevan, 1974-
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| ISBN |
9781442203099 (electronic) |
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1442203099 (electronic) |
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1283145820 |
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9781283145824 |
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9786613145826 |
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6613145823 |
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9781442203075 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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1442203072 (cloth ; alk. paper) |
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9781442203082 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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1442203080 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
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