Hatred, Bigotry, and Prejudice: Definitions, Causes & Solutions

by Robert M. Baird (Editor), Stuart E. Rosenbaum (Editor)

Overview

What, in today's seemingly enlightened society, compels a bigot? How do prejudice and hatred emerge, and sometimes lead to such horrific violence? What can be done to overcome this subversive social undercurrent? This concise and relevant collection of essays explores the definitions, origins, and outcomes of intolerance in America.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781573927482
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/1999
Series:	Contemporary Issues Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1390L (what's this?)

About the Author

Robert M. Baird (Waco, TX) is a professor and chair of the Philosophy Department at Baylor University.

Stuart E. Rosenbaum is a professor of philosophy and director of graduate studies in philosophy at Baylor University. He is the editor of Pragmatism and Religion.

Together they edit the Prometheus Contemporary Issues Series.

Editorial Reviews

Offers a collection of essays exploring the definitions, origins, and outcomes of intolerance in America. Essays encompass topics such as gay bashing, school shootings, and hate groups on the Internet. Sections cover hate and incivility, hate-crime legislation, the nature of hatred, explanations of hate, moral and rational critiques of hate, and goals and possible solutions. The editors are affiliated with the philosophy department at Baylor University. The volume lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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