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Hidden Wound (89 Edition)

by Wendell Berry

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ISBN13: 9780865473584
ISBN10: 0865473587
Condition: Student Owned
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In this beautifully written book-length essay, Berry explores the “hidden wound” of racism and its pernicious effects on white people in America. Rigorous, honest, and deeply felt, The Hidden Wound is essential reading for anyone hoping to understand the problem of race in this country.

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This book-length essay is a rigorously honest, deeply felt exploration of the "hidden wound" of racism and its damaging effect on American whites. Available for the first time in paperback.
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About the Author

Wendell Berry is the author of thirty-two books of essays, poetry and novels. A native Kentuckian, he lived and taught in New York and California before returning permanently to the Kentucky River region, where he farms on 125 acres in Henry County. He has received numerous awards for his work, including one from the National Institute and Academy of Arts and Letters in 1971, and, most recently, the T.S. Eliot Award.

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trishkaideka, October 26, 2006 (view all comments by trishkaideka)
I think this was an enlightening book, with great points on the aspects of racism and its affect on all people. But im not to fond of the book itslef, only the point its making. He even references in the afterward that he recognizes what a horrid book it is.
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ISBN:
9780865473584
Author:
Berry, Wendell
Publisher:
North Point Press
Author:
Berry, Wendell
Location:
San Francisco :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Afro-americans
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Sociology, anthropology and archaeology
Subject:
Discrimination & Racism
Subject:
Race relations
Subject:
Racism
Subject:
Southern states
Subject:
African Americans
Subject:
Afro-Americans -- Southern States -- Social conditions.
Series Volume:
no. 52
Publication Date:
19890401
Binding:
TP
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
150
Dimensions:
8.12x4.96x.45 in. .29 lbs.
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