Talking about Identity: Encounters in Race, Ethnicity , and Language

"Where are you from?"
"What is your nationality?"
"I didn't know you were..."
"I'm not racist, but..."
"It's just a joke."
"What does a white person know about racism?"
"Some of my best friends are..."

James and Shadd's enormously popular Talking About Difference (BTL, 1994) has been thoroughly revised and expanded and makes a fine introduction to dozens of key issues involving all of us in Canadian society. Some of these issues include ethnic, racial, class and social identity. All the authors provide analysis as well as personal reflections. The book also shows the rich experiences and many ways of growing up, immigrating to, and living in Canada.

Carl E. James and Adrienne Shadd have each written many books and articles on matters of race and ethnic identity in Canada. James teaches at York University, Toronto, and Shadd teaches at Ryerson University, Toronto.