Racism without Racists

By Eduardo Bonilla-Silva,

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Racism Without Racists examines in detail how Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality. The main argument of the book is that color-blind racism, a new racial ideology that emerged in the post-Civil Rights era, has emerged as the fountain of frames, stylistic components, and racial…

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1 author picked Racism without Racists as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I consider this book one of the most important ever written on the subject of race. I marvel at the way the book causes readers to consider why so many people believe that racism exists but never take any responsibility for their role in its continued significance. I think the book is thoroughly researched, well-written, and thought-provoking.

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