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Racism

Racism    
Format Softcover
Catalogue No. 978-1-55285-745-8
Pages 58
Language English only
Price $12.95
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Written by Clive Gifford.
Published by Whitecap Books, 2006.

Description:

Racism asks fundamental questions about this blight affecting millions of people around the world. What is racism? When and why did it start? What does it feel like to be a victim of racism? How can society tackle racism? Does everybody have it to one degree or another, and will it ever disappear?

Table of Contents:
  • Errol’s Story
  • What Is Racism?
  • When Did Racism Start?
  • How Does Racism Affect People?
  • What is Racial Harassment?
  • What Was Apartheid?
  • Why Do People Become Racist?
  • How Is Racism Tackled?
  • Will Racism Ever Disappear?
  • Reference
  • Glossary
  • Further Information
  • Index
Award-winning author Clive Gifford has traveled through more than 70 countries researching and writing books for young people.

Written with young readers in mind, Racism is one title in the Global Issues series which looks at the important issues affecting our world. This series explores a controversial topic via one person’s experiences followed by an examination of the facts offered by a panel of specially selected experts and supported by a wealth of resource materials. Each title is written by an educator and is well-researched and carefully edited to be a significant and useful resource for young readers at home and school. Adults, too, will appreciate the open and sensitive treatment of each subject.

With photographs throughout, suggested further reading, a glossary and index, Racism invites the reader to discuss the issues that are currently shaping our world.

Intended for ages 9 and up.

 
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