Race and Racism
ISBN13: 9780198752677ISBN10: 0198752679
Paperback,
496 pages
Feb 2001,
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Description
Investigating the meaning of race and racism, the eighteen superb essays in this book not only explore the nature of these controversial ideas but also promote an awareness of them. With an introduction examining the themes and conflicting ideas present in the book, and including a previously unpublished piece on the alleged racism of Immanuel Kant, this book stimulates a critical appreciation of the true meaning and far-reaching implications of an understanding of race and racism. As part of the successful Oxford Readings in Philosophy series, it engages readers with a range of ideas that will contribute to a profound insight into these highly provocative topics.Features
- Brings together 18 contemporary articles to encourage a critical awareness of all issues surrounding race and racism
- Substantial introduction by Bernard Boxill provides an excellent overview of the key issues and themes discussed
- Includes a previously unpublished piece exploring the alleged racism of Immanuel Kant
- Analytical style of each article engages reader with controversial theories and arguments
About the Author(s)
Bernard Boxill has devoted his professional life to philosophical analysis of policies related to race and racism. He is currently Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and has previously taught at the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of South Florida. Professor Boxill is also the author of Blacks and Social Justice (Rowman and Littlefield: 1984, 1992).
