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Author:

Langone, John, 1929-

Title:

Spreading poison : a book about racism and prejudice / by John Langone.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

LittleBrown,

Copyright Date:

c1993

Description:

178 p. ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Racism--United States--Juvenile literature.
Prejudices--United States--Juvenile literature.
United States--Race relations--Juvenile literature.
United States--Ethnic relations--Juvenile literature.
Racism.
Prejudices.
Minorities.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-171) and index.

Contents:

Introduction: understanding, and fighting, the roots of prejudice -- Race and racism: exploding the myth of racial purity -- African-Americans: unwilling immigrants -- Religious prejudice: hatred in the name of God -- Jews: eternal outsiders -- Native Americans: maltreated hosts -- Immigrants: strength in diversity -- Sexism: oppressing the majority -- Homophobia: a deadly social disease -- Other "outsiders": imperfect in an imperfect world -- Conclusion: America's ever-changing mosaic.

Summary:

Discusses the history of various racial and ethnic groups in the United States, including contributions made despite biases, and examines the problem of religious and sexual discrimination.

ISBN:

9780316514101
0316514101

LCCN:

92017847

Locations:

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

LASX353 -- CAL Community School District Library (Latimer)

IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

RSSX851 -- Roland-Story High School Media Center (Story City)

41SX706 -- West Liberty High School Library (West Liberty)