| What Does It Mean to Be White in America?: Breaking the White Code of Silence, a Collection of Personal Narratives Contributor(s): David, Gabrielle (Author), Forbes, Sean Frederick (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1940939488 ISBN-13: 9781940939483 Publisher: 2leaf Press OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations - Social Science | Essays |
| LCCN: 2015913482 |
| Series: 2lp Explorations in Diversity |
| Physical Information: 1.37" H x 6" W x 9" (1.98 lbs) 680 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WHITE IN AMERICA? BREAKING THE WHITE CODE OF SILENCE, A COLLECTION OF PERSONAL NARRATIVES, asks just that. The first of its kind, this collection of 82 personal narratives reflects a vibrant range of stories from white Americans who speak frankly and openly about race, not only as it applies to people of color, but as it applies to themselves. The stories cover a wide gamut of American history from contributors around the United States; from reminiscing about segregation and Jim Crow, to today's headlines of police brutality, politics and #BlackLivesMatter. The variety in style and subject matter from people of different class and employment backgrounds have one point in common-they create an absorbing and thought-provoking collection that explores race from a very personal perspective. In the telling, not only do contributors discuss their discomfort in talking about race, they also share big and small moments in their lives that have shaped what it means to be white in America, and how it affects the way they see themselves and others. In answering the question, some may offer viewpoints one may not necessarily agree with, but nevertheless, it is clear that each contributor is committed to answering it as honestly as possible. An invaluable starting point that includes a glossary and a bibliography of suggested reading, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE WHITE IN AMERICA? is highly recommended for students, teachers and anyone else interested in seeking a deeper and richer understanding of race in America. |
Contributor Bio(s): Forbes, Sean Frederick: - SEAN FREDERICK FORBES is a professor, scholar and published poet. He teaches creative writing and poetry, and is the director of the creative writing program at the University of Connecticut. He currently serves as a board member of the Intercultural Alliance of Artists & Scholars, Inc. (IAAS), and is the poetry and nonfiction reader for the journal WESTVIEW published by Southwestern Oklahoma State University. http: //seanfrederickforbes.com. |