Race Rules

Navigating the Color Line

By: Michael Eric Dyson

Narrated by: Michael Eric Dyson

America's leading young black intellectual reveals the hidden rules of race that dominate politics, society, and cultural life. The author discusses the state of Black leadership; the Black Church and sex; Black youth, pop culture, and the politics of nostalgia; why in a color-blind society race will continue to rule; and other important issues. Michael Eric Dyson, former welfare father, and now an ordained Baptist Minster and Princeton Ph.D., is professor of Communications Studies at the University of North Carolina.©1996 Michael Eric Dyson (P)1996 by The Audio Partners Publishing Corp.

Critic reviews

"... a strong, timely, and important book... a work that lets nobody - including its own author - off the hook." (Jonathan Kozol)
"...Dyson offers a prescription for a world in which race would no longer rule... " (E. Lynn Harris)

Well written analysis of the state of "Race Rules" in the 90's

Sadly most of the conclusions still apply today. There are different players, but the rules still apply.

very informative

This is a very interesting book. I am learning my history reading books like this. This book opens my eyes to some of the missed information of the million man march.

A good sermon, even if you don't agree.

Published in 1996, so a little dated. Good on audio, Dyson has a good voice.

Amazing book. Horrible sound quality

This book was copy written in the 1996, but it’s amazingly timeless reading this work in 2022. Michael Eric Dyson provided a clear and concise synopsis of race relations that would benefit all readers to reflect upon regardless of race or background. Ahead of its time.

Sensational

Loved this book and the way everything is broken down for complete understanding. The speech was my favorite part.