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Higher Ground Brian P. Tilley

Higher Ground By Brian P. Tilley

Higher Ground by Brian P. Tilley


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The author analyzes the history and politics of racism from a humanistic, moral perspective. This analysis shows shared moral conviction--a higher ground--can lead to meaningful action on racism.

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Higher Ground: Morality and Humanity in the Evolving Politics of Race by Brian P. Tilley

As quickly as an American, anti-racist consensus formed in the wake of George Floyd's death, it seemed to evaporate under the pressures of a highly polarized political system. How do we escape the trap of polarization to reconstruct a consensus for meaningful action against racism? In this book, the lessons of history, problems understanding modern racism, and American political parties' approaches to racism are analyzed from a person-centered, psychological perspective. The author prioritizes arguments and research findings that emphasize humanity and carry moral weight: the perspective must demonstrate how racism violates our fundamental sense of right and wrong. The author's analysis of research and history concludes that morality, humanity, and racism are interrelated and mutually influential. The author shows that moral conviction against racism increases the likelihood of meaningful change; this conviction is nurtured through a deeper understanding of the human costs of racism for all Americans. This is the path to higher ground where Americans can unite to pursue true equality.

About Brian P. Tilley

Brian P. Tilley is professor of psychology and serves as Chair of the Counseling Psychology and Social Work Department at National University in San Diego, California

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I: History: A Change is Gonna Come

Chapter 1: Moral Implications of Racism

Chapter 2. How We Got Here: The Politics of Racism and Identity

Chapter 3. The Curious Power of Critical Race Theory

Part II Reality: What's Going On

Chapter 4. Yes, the Struggle Is Real: The Harvest of Racism

Chapter 5. Systemic Racism and the Post-Racial Lie

Chapter 6. What's the Matter with Modern Racism?

Part III Politics: Think

Chapter 7. The Case of the 2016 Election

Chapter 8. The Persistent Whiteness of Republicanism

Chapter 9. The Democratic Party: Anti-Racism and Its Discontents

Conclusion

Bibliography

About the Author

Additional information

GOR013711236
9781666907537
1666907537
Higher Ground: Morality and Humanity in the Evolving Politics of Race by Brian P. Tilley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Lexington Books
20230515
236
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