The Violence of Hate, Fourth Edition presents a systematic introduction to issues related to the sociology and social psychology of hate and violence as they target people who are different in socially significant ways. It offers an integrated perspective on the causes and consequences of hate-motivated violence and the reasons we have not always been effective in stopping it. Not only do the authors address the experiences of racial, ethnic, and religious groups under attack, but also those who are victimized because of their sexual orientation, gender, gender-identity, age, or disability...

When I met Ms. Kate Carlisle at the Kingsbridge VA in Bronx, New York, I had accidently made reference to something that was said by connecting it to an action I had in the service. When I realized I had said something I did not want to divulge, I tried to let it hang. She noticed my discomfort and said, "I am very interested in things about WW2. You should write about your experiences." I think I offhandedly replied, "Oh I could write a book about my combat experiences, but I never typed anything in my life." To which she countered, "You write, and I'll type " She was serious, and I wrote,...

When I met Ms. Kate Carlisle at the Kingsbridge VA in Bronx, New York, I had accidently made reference to something that was said by connecting it to an action I had in the service. When I realized I had said something I did not want to divulge, I tried to let it hang. She noticed my discomfort and said, "I am very interested in things about WW2. You should write about your experiences." I think I offhandedly replied, "Oh I could write a book about my combat experiences, but I never typed anything in my life." To which she countered, "You write, and I'll type " She was serious, and I wrote,...