Racist America: Roots, Current Realities, and Future Reparations

""A sometimes searing indictment of American racial practices..Feagin is at his overwrought best when he is in historical pursuit of the roots of racism..A useful study, even for those who are not guilt-ridden." -Kirkus Reviews." ""Wide-ranging, brilliant, and controversial, Racist America carefully and systematically traces present-day white privilege to past regimes of racial oppression, especially slavery. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in issues of racism and racial opportunity." -Roy L. Brooks, editor of When Sorry Isn't Enough." ""Brilliantly conceived.this is a timely and extremely significant book on the historical development and contemporary importance of race in the United States.. [A] careful and systematic dismantling of major myths, which obscure an accurate understanding and assessment of race relations." -Leland T. Saito, author of Race and Politics: Asian Americans, Latinos, and Whites in a Los Angeles Suburb." ..""a thorough and comprehensive overview of the reality and centrality of racism.. A compelling book for readers of whatever race or political leaning." -Booklist June 2000." ..""voluminous, relentless.." -Publishers Weekley July 2000."