The Science of Racism by Prof Keon West
Our May book Of the Month is “The Science of Racism: Everything you need to know but probably don’t – yet” by Professor Keon West, a keynote speaker on identity, prejudice and representation.
About the Book
Polls show that over 50% of us don’t believe racism exists. In a world made for White people, The Science of Racism uses clear scientific research to expose what we know about racism, exactly how we know it, and what we can do about it.
‘Illuminating, surprising, unnerving, moving’ – Sathnam Sanghera
‘Short circuits the brain’ – The Independent
‘A book that shouldn’t have to exist . . . but I’m glad it does’ – Adam Rutherford
- British police are nine times more likely to use their tasers on Black people.
- An item being advertised on eBay will sell for approximately 20% less if a dark-skinned hand is shown in the photos.
- Black Caribbean applicants have to apply for around 50% more jobs in order to receive a positive response.
Professor Keon West cuts through the divisive anecdotes and rhetoric with decades’ worth of clear, factual, rigorous science – the data that reveals truths about racism that are shocking and tragic, but also (somehow) funny and entertaining.
About Keon West
Keon West is a Professor of Social Psychology and a keynote speaker and an expert on identity, prejudice, and representation. He has published over 60 empirical papers which have been cited over 1800 times in the wider scientific literature.
His research, teaching, media engagement, and social activism have earned him numerous international awards. He has also presented programmes on nakedness and racism for BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Channel 4 TV as well as appearing as a contributor for newspapers, on radio and on television (including BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, Channel 4, and the Discovery Channel) discussing his research and area of expertise.
His speaking topics include –
- Unconscious Bias and Unconscious Bias Training: The Facts
- Talk about Racism with Confidence
- Solutions to bias: science vs. myths
- Representation: from trepidation to inspiration
To order the book please visit the Amazon Website and for more information on Keon please visit his webpage or contact is on enquiries@scampspeakers.co.uk