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The Anatomy of Racial Inequality explores the persistent marginalization of Black Americans across economic, social, and health metrics. Author Glenn C. Loury, renowned for his research on racism and social capital, argues that a cycle of tainted social information creates and sustains racial stereotypes that rationalize discrimination. By examining how these stereotypes permeate society, the book offers a critical analysis of race relations in the United States and proposes pathways for change.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Glenn C. Loury
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