- Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Plume Books (Feb 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0452270960
- ISBN-13: 978-0452270961
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.5 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,314,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Chideya's book dispells many popular myths about African Americans that are rampant in the media, literature, etc. She paints a vivid picture of how people perceive "others" and the misconceptions that are created and perpetuated by ignorance. I have been told that this book is no longer in print because of its content...probably because some people do not want the truth to be known! Farai Chideya's book is am important and enlightening one that should be read by anyone who is in search of the "real" truth! This is probably the most informative book I have come across in years...
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If you are a human being living in a society where equality matters, you must read this book. It focuses on several aspects of the African-American in our modern society, that are the main cause for injustice and stereotypes. Chideya tries to break these stereotypes by giving cold figures from the 1990 census. If you are interested in being a less stereotypical person, don't leave home without this master-piece
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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Enlightening book ALL should read!
28 April 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Chideya's book dispells many popular myths about African Americans that are rampant in the media, literature, etc. She paints a vivid picture of how people perceive "others" and the misconceptions that are created and perpetuated by ignorance. I have been told that this book is no longer in print because of its content...probably because some people do not want the truth to be known! Farai Chideya's book is am important and enlightening one that should be read by anyone who is in search of the "real" truth! This is probably the most informative book I have come across in years...
9 of 13 people found the following review helpful
This book is very informative.
21 Dec 1998
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If you are a human being living in a society where equality matters, you must read this book. It focuses on several aspects of the African-American in our modern society, that are the main cause for injustice and stereotypes. Chideya tries to break these stereotypes by giving cold figures from the 1990 census. If you are interested in being a less stereotypical person, don't leave home without this master-piece
More Relevant Today Than In 1995!
15 Mar 2012
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read this book a long time ago and decided to re-read it recently due to some disturbing trends in how mainstream-controlled media depicts Black romantic relationships. I was again impressed with farai's even-handed statistical assessment and examples of how information about Black folks is twisted or is just not mentioned. It is still happening today on a more sophisticated level. The book made me take a fresh look at who benefits from this type of scapegoating and the steps that can be taken to counteract it. I would love to see a "Don't Believe The Hype 2""!
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