A Nation Divided: Diversity, Inequality, and Community in America

A Nation Divided separates itself from much social science research that really is social science fiction. The editors have produced a significant, cutting-edge piece of work. As Lauderdale (following in the steps of Will Rogers) noted long ago, unfortunately the picture of the U.S. as a melting pot is unbridled, political rhetoric. The U.S. is a tossed-salad in good times and may become a buring pot in this century, unless toleration for diversity becomes respect for diversity. This book suggests that we must first understand longstanding tensions and their persistance or superficial political band-aids will continue to feed the fire.