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In "White Guilt," race‑relations scholar Shelby Steele examines the historical transition from overt white supremacy to a modern landscape of white guilt. Using careful analysis and vivid recollections, he argues that both paradigms have proven detrimental to African Americans. Steele urges a shift toward personal responsibility and a reevaluation of racial dynamics in the United States.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: Shelby Steele
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