The New White Nationalism in America

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Summary: Nice read
Review: A good study on White Racialism in the United States and the affects of a "multi-racial" society on whites.
All too often non-whites flaunt their racial pride, and they have organizations to turn to. But where do whites turn? All too often the only place they can turn to are radical organizations, because the only non-racist organization for whites out there that i know of is the EAIF.org (European/American issues Forum). If anything we need more non-racist websites for whites that don't accuse whites of bigotry the second they enter the site. Not the best book in the world, but worth a glance.

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Summary: A Timely and Important Examination
Review: Black Political Scientist Carol Swain has produced a very important work which not only examines the growth of the new white nationalist movement in America, but also its sources. Swain notes that in the last ten years or so, a new, non-violent type of white nationalism has been growing in America, one that seeks to win people over through logic and argumentation. These groups vary from moderate to radical, but underlying them all is the same message: America is being undermined by minorities and immigrants. Perhaps the most important of these groups is "American Renaissance" led by Jared Taylor. Taylor is highly educated as are most his followers. They are against multiculturalism and seek to change the demographic balance in the country.

But Swain's examination of the various groups and their messages is only the begining. She then examines the three main issues that are fueling the rise of these groups appeal to mainstream white Americans: Immigration, Crime, and Affirmative-Action. Swain argues that current immigration policy is not sensitive to local needs and a discussion on reform is needed. Unfortunately, no such discussion exists at this moment. Similiarly, high black crime rates are a taboo subject which no mainstream politician will discuss, leaving the issue to be framed by the white nationalists who argue that blacks are criminal by nature. Again, the lack of an open discussion is the greatest problem in confronting this issue. Swain offers no solution on how to lower black crime, however. But the fact that she acknowledges black crime rates are indeed higher is a brave break from the past. The third major issue feeding the movement is affirmative action, seen by many whites as discrimination. More than any other issue, it contributes to the appeal of white nationalism. Swain makes a strong case for the elimination of race-based policies, in favor of class-based policies instead. Swain also delivers a scathing indictment of the black leadership, which she believes does not serve its communities interests. Since Swain herself is black, perhaps her words will have some resonance within the black community to reasses their leaders.

In sum, it seems that censorship is our greatest enemy. When we cannot talk about issues honestly and openly, those with radical agendas will take over since there is no other side to balance it out. At first glance, one might think of this book as a typical liberal attack on the radical right, simply denouncing them without offering solutions. Swain does no such thing. She is a conservative, one who understands that difference between the mainstream and radical right, and who offers us solutions on how to improve race relations for the future. Our efforts can no longer focus on minorities, but on all Americans, if we are to reach our ideal of a color-blind society.

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Summary: A must read for anyone concerned about race in America
Review: Carol Swain's book is a wonderfully thorough and in depth look at current race relations in America. Although some of the content is disturbing, she argues that we should not be silent on the issue of race, but rather discuss what is often uncomfortable. The most persuasive part of the book is her section on policy suggestions as she brings unique and new ideas to light. Even if you think that these issues do not effect you, it is a must read as silence and lack of information fuels the white nationalists' discourse and overall pursuasiveness.

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Summary: A must read for anyone concerned about race in America
Review: Carol Swain's book is a wonderfully thorough and in depth look at current race relations in America. Although some of the content is disturbing, she argues that we should not be silent on the issue of race, but rather discuss what is often uncomfortable. The most persuasive part of the book is her section on policy suggestions as she brings unique and new ideas to light. Even if you think that these issues do not effect you, it is a must read as silence and lack of information fuels the white nationalists' discourse and overall pursuasiveness.

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Summary: A "UNIQUE" perspective....... just give me the truth!
Review: If you are looking for a truthfully unbiased book about the growing nationalism in our country, this is not the book for you. From the opening page the author tries to label the movement and its growth as the rehashed baby boy of the socially unacceptable white supremacy movements of America's recent past. Even though she does admit to the reasons that more and more Americans of European descent are being driven to an ethno- cultural nationalistic way of thinking, she still paints the underlying motivation as pursuit of white supremacy and white dominance mixed with our inherent insecurities and need for control. She informs us that the beliefs all stem from white supremacist plots to trick and coerce common Americans to their way of thinking. Isn't it funny how all sorts of people across the nation are getting similar ideas when they have never even touched base with each other? Quite possibly could it be that some people have grudgingly begun to accept the facts for what they are? The author makes an attempt to win credibility by conceding certain points about racial differences in crime rates, hate crimes, etc, but still refuses to shoulder the responsibilty for her people's actions and lacking social behavior, and she shows a marked inability to understand why other people and other races would care to distance themselves from these things.This book falls back on the old philosophy "if we can label it as racist, then maybe we can curtail it before it even gets started". All I can say is that I am very disappointed in this book. From the reviews I read I expected a completely unbiased book slammed full of interesting facts and truths that we are all so in need of seeing in print. Am I a racist if I wish for my children to grow up in a safe environment? Am I racist if I wish my children to live in the best possible world, free from prejudice and hate? Am I racist if I want my children to grow up with a strong sense of pride in themselves and their people and history? Am I racist if I wish my children to have morals and values and a strong sense of culture and heritage in a place that is their home where they are treated fairly like all citizens? If that is what a racist is, then I must surely be one and I am sure the author would agree. Plain and simple, if you want a book full of the old "anti-racist" double standard racism, unique perspective, liberal finger pointing, labelling failure to accept the truth for what it is and mask it with the taboo labels of our past, then this book is great for you, but as for me, I could have gotten the same information from a few weeks of watching my television set.......

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Summary: Nice read
Review: Swain's work is almost encyclopedic, but it is actually focused on the way in which the white nationalists have appropriated the style of thinking that is most popular on the left today. An appeal to pity for suffering, an appeal for special consideration under the law to remedy the suffering.
What could be more chilling than that?

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Summary: Clear and helpful
Review: Swain's work is almost encyclopedic, but it is actually focused on the way in which the white nationalists have appropriated the style of thinking that is most popular on the left today. An appeal to pity for suffering, an appeal for special consideration under the law to remedy the suffering.
What could be more chilling than that?

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Summary: A timely and seminal work with an ominous warning message
Review: The New White Nationalism In America: It's Challenge To Integration by Carol M. Swain (Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University) is a clarion call of warning, regarding the building solidarity of a non-violent, "white nationalist" movement in contemporary America. Rather than rely on force and terrorism, this movement seeks to advance its agenda through persuasion of its target white audience, embraces separation, undercuts the civil rights era vision of an integrated America of true equality -- that what is separate cannot be evil. A timely and seminal work with an ominous warning message, The New White Nationalism In America is very strongly recommended for Political Science and Social Issues reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

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Summary: The theory of racism is, paradoxically, totalitarian
Review: Well, although I would not call myself a "nationalist" for being opposed to racial double standards like preferential treatment due to things I was not responsible for (slavery), I just had to point something out. If ANY group, however you define yourself, wants to separate and have their own government and self-determination, then this is actually good, since it helps foster peaceful relations. Read the numerous books written by political scientist R.J. Rummel, Professor Emeritus of the University of Hawaii. Professor Rummel, a libertarian, has done much research on conflict, war, and government "democide."