What to read when you disagree: Books about respect
May 19, 2021
3 minutes
Shelves of books have been written about communicating respectfully with people who hold opposing views. Among all the titles, these are a few that Monitor writers and editors found useful. We’d love to hear your suggestions. Email books@csmonitor.com.
Against Civility: The Hidden Racism in Our Obsession With Civility
By Alex Zamalin
From a perspective he labels “civic radicalism,” Alex Zamalin builds a historical case against recurring calls for “civility.” Even before the Civil War, politicians invoked “civility” to champion social stability and condemn
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