Being Black in America Today: A Multiperspective Review of the Problem (American Series in Behavioral Science and Law)

Assembles a broad range of views on the mental health of young black Americans and the possible causes and cures of some of their problems. Includes the opinions, biases, prejudices, and proposed solutions of blacks and non-blacks, academics, reporters, writers, and politicians. Affirmative action, black anti-semitism, genetic and racial classification, crime, preferential treatment and integration, family and education, and the role of government are among the concerns. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)