Summary:
The book challenges the concept of race as a biological reality, arguing that it is a social construct with no scientific basis. It traces the history of racial thinking and its damaging effects on society, advocating for a more enlightened understanding of human diversity.
Key points:
1. Race as a Social Construct: Sussman states race is a societal creation, not a biological fact.
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