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The Science of Racism
by Keon West
Picador, £25
PROFESSOR Keon West’s mission in this book is to present the scientific evidence of racism. In a world where right-wing ideologues make divisive mischief with narratives of “two-tier” policing, anti-white racism and through the culture wars, a scientific approach is a welcome intervention in the debate.
West is well qualified to take on the task, with an impressive academic record and senior roles at high profile institutions, his expertise is indisputable. He has a clear intention to get his message out, and this book is a lay-reader-friendly guide through empirical studies of prejudice.
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