{"product_id":"9781119241980","title":"Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRace Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDerald Wing Sue\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Social Psychology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearn to talk about race openly, honestly, and productively\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMost people avoid discussion of race-related topics because of the strong emotions and feelings of discomfort that inevitably accompany such conversations. Rather than endure the conflict of racial realities, many people choose instead to avoid the topic altogether, or remain silent when it is raised. \u003ci\u003eRace Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race\u003c\/i\u003e puts an end to that dynamic by sharing strategies for smoothing conversations about race in a productive manner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA guide for facilitating and participating in difficult dialogues about race, author Derald Wing Sue – an internationally recognized expert on multiculturalism, diversity, and microaggressions – explores the characteristics, dynamics, and meaning behind discussions about race as well as the hidden \"ground rules\" that inhibit honest and productive dialogue. Through emotional and visceral examples, this book explains why conversations revolving around racial issues are so difficult, and provides guidelines, techniques, and advice for navigating and leading honest and forthright discussions. Readers will develop a stronger ability to build rapport with people unlike themselves, and discover how \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e talking about race impacts society as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome and make visible the fears associated with race talk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn practical ideas for talking openly about race\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitate and navigate discussion with expert strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the hidden rules that govern race talk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the benefits of successful conversations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussions about race do not have to result in disastrous consequences, and can in fact be highly beneficial to all parties involved. It's important that people have the ability to converse openly and honestly with their students, colleagues, children, and neighbors, and \u003ci\u003eRace Talk\u003c\/i\u003e provides the path for achieving this goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerald Wing Sue, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He was Co-Founder and first President of the Asian American Psychological Association, and past President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues and the Society of Counseling Psychology. Dr Sue serves on the Council of Elders for \u003ci\u003eCultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e. His current research explores the manifestation, dynamics, and impact of racial, gender, and sexual orientation microaggressions. He currently applies this research to strategies for facilitating difficult dialogs on race in the classroom and public forums and conducts training sessions across the U.S. and Canada to help institutions improve relations among community members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 February 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119241980\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310952476812,"sku":"9781119241980","price":28.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119241980_50f60f91-b5dc-45ec-83b4-400c0d2c0cde.jpg?v=1780107195","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119241980","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}