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Perception and Prejudice : Race and Politics in the United States
Perception and Prejudice Race and Politics in the United States Author:Jon Hurwitz This investigation of the relationship between racial perceptions and policy choices in America explores how white Americans` images of African-Americans influence modern debates. Based on the largest national study of public opinion on racial issues in more than a generation, the book finds that racial stereotypes persist, shaping public ... more »policies on such important issues as affirmative action, housing, welfare, and crime.« less