The Racist Mind: Portraits of American Neo-Nazis and Klansmen

by Raphael S. Ezekiel

Book Overview

"Ezekiel's pointed volume is the best available modern source for grasping the psychological foundations of the Radical Right."--Thomas F Pettigrew, Univ. of Cal., Santa Cruz.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140234497
• ISBN13: 9780140234497
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Interesting, enlightening and well written.

This is among the most engaging books I have ever read. What courage Mr. Ezekiel demonstrated in gathering this important information about racists individuals and groups. His respect for those whose words, feeling and attitudes were dispicable and focused directly on his own people was remarkable. The book shed light on what motivates hate and related violence from racists. As an African American who grew up in the south prior to civil rights legislation, I have always been baffled by the intensity of hate these people feel toward African Americans and the violence directed to us. This is an informing book that should be read by anyone seeking to understand and address the issue of intolerance. After reading the Racist Mind, I am more convinced of the need for our country to make sure everyone. black and white, have an opportunity to be educated and empowered to participate in what this country has to offer. It shows the dangerous impact of ignorance.

a very pursuasive and passionate window onto a dark world.

This book resonates. By painting intimate portraits of several insiders we are allowed an unprecedented proximity to this closed world. The author is careful never to judge his subjects thus confirming his own credibility. It is one of the most noteable books I have ever read and it has left it's indelible mark on me even 2 years after reading it. Bravo.