The Race Trap: Smart Strategies for Effective Racial Communication in Business and in Life

by Steven S. Simring, Robert L. Johnson, Gene Busnar, et al.

Two distinguished educators and physicians, one white and one black, offer effective strategies for communicating across racial lines and staying out of trouble. A must-read for managers who deal with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0066620015
• ISBN13: 9780066620015
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: HarperBusiness
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

If you were wondering why talking with someone of a different race might be uncomfortable

I thought that the Doctor might have something interesting to say so I picked up a copy of "The Race Trap". He described how we're each most comfortable being around people who are similar to us. He gives us a questionnaire about our natural responses when you find yourself in a situation that you are uncomfortable with. Then after we recognize how some preconceptions may drive us to saying things like "you people" or "those people", he challenges us to think about better ways of considering the individuals and walking a mile in their shoes. Thanks to the authors. I enjoyed the new thoughts that I was exposed to.