Copyright © 2010 by Tim Wise

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Wise, Tim J.

Colorblind : the rise of post-racial politics and the retreat from racial equity / Tim Wise.

    p. cm. — (Open media series)

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-0-87286-508-2

1. United States—Race relations. 2. United States—Race relations—Political aspects. 3. Racism—Political aspects—United States. 4. Liberalism—United States. 5. African Americans—Civil rights—History—20th century. I. Title. II. Series.

E185.615.W557 2010

305.800973—dc22

2010006545

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