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Essays on Ethnocentrism: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly by Robert R. Dunwell shares his more than 70 years of personal growth in dealing with racism
TOPEKA, Kan. (MMD Newswire) February 26, 2010 -- Essays on Ethnocentrism: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly by Robert R. Dunwell explores the impact racism has on everyday lives. Written to be fascinating and at times amusing, the author recollects personal stories about pressures he has had to face to conform to societal standards and how insensitivity can disrupt well-intentioned efforts to interact effectively. "In a diverse and often embattled society, inappropriate behavior is commonly observed," Dunwell states . Dunwell reviews his own years of examining his misguided mistakes and reflects upon what he has learned from the experience. Essays on Ethnocentrism aims to explore racism with unusual candor. Starting each chapter in the same way and progressing chronologically, the author works to show how far we have come in race relations. He ties personal experiences with historical events in hopes to provide structure. Dunwell shares more than 70 years of personal growth, often exposing self-inflicted wounds from unintentional racism and other behaviors based on the experiences of growing up in a sometimes insensitive world. Within each essay, the author explores a poignant vignette which seeks to provide the reader with a newfound understanding of "why." Dunwell hopes the power of the essays will come from his sincere studies of how we think and feel about ourselves and not be interpreted as an academic delivering an apologia. Understanding and appreciating other ethnic groups is not a threat to any individual, Dunwell asserts, but in fact, can be beneficial for society as a whole. By becoming more sensitive and aware of personal feelings and beliefs, he feels the world can move towards becoming more accepting of differences. Meant to be of interest to any student of human nature, psychology or race relations, Essays on Ethnocentrism seeks to give a unique perspective which is both provocative and entertaining. Essays on Ethnocentrism: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels. About the Author MEDIA CONTACT: REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ### The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates. |