Race Talk And The Conspiracy Of Silence Av Derald Wing (California State University--Hayward) Sue

<p><b>Turn Uncomfortable Conversations into Meaningful Dialogue</b><p>If you believe that talking about race is impolite, or that "colorblindness" is the preferred approach, you must read this book. <i>Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence</i> debunks the most pervasive myths using evidence, easy-to-understand examples, and practical tools. <p>This significant work answers all your questions about discussing race by coverin <ul><li>Characteristics of typical, unproductive conversations on race</li><li>Tacit and explicit social rules related to talking about racial issues</li><li>Race-specific difficulties and misconceptions regarding race talk</li><li>Concrete advice for educators and parents on approaching race in a new way</li></ul><p>"His insistence on the need to press through resistance to have difficult conversations about race is a helpful corrective for a society that prefers to remain silent about these issues."<br/><b>?Christopher Wells,</b> Vice President for Student Lif