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In this newly edited volume Sternberg (Cornell Univ.) again brings together an impressive cadre of scholars in the attempt to answer one of the most important questions of our time (perhaps to be known as "human time"), namely, how and why people hate. The foundational theory for this work is Sternberg's own "Duplex Theory of Hate." Combining elements of "Triangular Theory of Hate" (negation of intimacy, passion, and commitment) and "Hate as Story," this construct offers a worthy starting point for contributing authors. Echoing his earlier compilation (The Psychology of Hate, CH, Jul'05, 42-6798), chapters touch on expected aspects of the social psychology literature (e.g., attribution theory or social identity theory) but also challenge readers to rethink their conceptions of hate, introducing elements such as Brudholm's discussion of "normal hate." Part 3 is devoted entirely to assessing, understanding, and reducing the frequency of hate crimes. The work is theoretically grounded but practical in tone and provides methods of application to help readers discuss and reduce hate and hate-based actions. This reader teaches a course titled "Prejudice, Discrimination, and Hate" and is seriously considering adding Sternberg's volume as a required text. The book will be appreciated by all readers but especially by teachers and researchers in this important area.Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers.

Racism is a scourge in American culture, as most readers will likely agree. It can play an especially harmful role when children are affected by negative impacts of the legal system. Given the fact of racism, this book can be an essential resource for understanding its causes and consequences, as well as the unequal treatment of children under the existing legal and criminal justice system. Editors Stevenson (Univ. of Evansville) and Bottoms and Burke (both, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago) have assembled substantive contributions from an array of scholars who bring clarity to issues such as human trafficking, sexual abuse, corporal punishment, and juvenile justice. The Legacy of Racism for Children offers a much-needed resource for policy analysts and practitioners in law and clinical psychology, as well as for students preparing for careers in related fields.Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers.