Roots of Racism
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
Format: Book
Description: 112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
"Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Roots of Racism examines the long history of the concept of race, the ways in which race has been used to divide people, and its continuing relevance in modern times. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
Series: Race in America.
Contents:
Jesse Owens busts records and myths -- Human divisions prior to race -- Colonialism, slavery, and race -- Early schools of thought on race -- Slavery in the Colonies -- Race and Native Americans -- Race and immigrants -- Fear and racism -- Why does racism persist? -- Essential facts -- Glossary.
Subjects:
Racism -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Racism -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
Racism -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Racism -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: 990L
ISBN:
9781532110375
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
T SOCIAL SCI Bak | Southeast | Teen Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references and index.