| Racism Contributor(s): Gifford, Clive (Author) |
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ISBN: 155285745X ISBN-13: 9781552857458 Publisher: Walrus Books OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: 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? About the "Global Issues" series "Examining important issues affecting our world, for young readers" 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Topics - Prejudice & Racism |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Global Issues |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 6.76" W x 9.46" (0.43 lbs) 64 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 74062 Reading Level: 8.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Examining important issues affecting our world, for young readers. 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? About the Global Issues series: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gifford, Clive: - Clive Gifford |