Don't Believe the Hype: Fighting Cultural Misinformation About African Americans

by Farai Chideya

Book Overview

First published in 1995, Farai Chideya s "Don t Believe the Hype" became an instant classic, filling an enormous gap in what was then an emergent field and going on to sell more than 50,000 copies.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452270960
• ISBN13: 9780452270961
• Release Date: February 1995
• Publisher: Plume
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

THE INFORMATION REMAINS RELEVANT

I found the information enlightening when I purchased the book so many years ago. Today, my children(ages 18 through 34) are reading this book and finding the information relevant and important. I would appreciate an update on the orginal information.

Great data, great conclusions. Social Science at it's best.

The data is pure fact and can be referenced by anyone who cares to validate Farai's claims. The logic is clear and concise, and anyone other than the most hardened bigot could not deny the conclusions reached. There are those who didn't want to believe the earth was round at one point. And those type of people will not be swayed by the facts delivered in this book. For the rest of us, it is a great education in fact vs. fiction.

Great Book

I've Followed Farai Chideya from the times she was Speaking on CNN.She is a Very Intelligent SISTER with a Way Of Putting Her Point Across On TIme.THis Book breaks Down ALot OF Things About Race & Stereotypes.Her Intelligent way Of Wording Knocks The Ignorance on it's Backs.Very Informative & Important.more Books Such as This are Needed.

Enlightening book ALL should read!

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...

This book is very informative.

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