What the Children Told Us
The Untold Story of the Famous "Doll Test" and the Black Psychologists Who Changed the World
$37.97
- Paperback
480 pages
- Release Date
19 March 2024
Summary
For readers of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Hidden Figures, What the Children Told Us tells the story of an iconic partnership that set the stage for decades of civil rights activism.
Does racial discrimination harm Black children’s sense of self? The Doll Test illuminated its devastating toll.
Dr. Kenneth Clark visited rundown and under-resourced segregated schools across America, presenting Black children with two dolls—a white one with…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728294803 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1728294800 |
| Author: | Tim Spofford |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 19 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 480g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 140mm x 38mm |
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Critics Review
“What the Children Told Us is straightforward reportage. It is heavily researched and documented and adds flesh to some of the bones of knowledge about the 1940s, the psychological community, and growing civil rights efforts.” – Historical Novel Society
“For readers interested in a unique tale at the intersection of psychology, race, and activism, Spofford’s in-depth portrait of the Clarks will be welcome reading.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Part biography, part history, and part psychological study, this emotionally charged book chronicles…. the lives and works of two extraordinary individuals who fought for racial justice and equality in one of our nation’s darkest hours.” – Booklist
“The first book to detail the extensive work of two major contributors on the psychological effects of segregation is a worthwhile addition to collections.” – Library Journal
“This detailed and sympathetic biography shines a well-deserved spotlight on two racial justice pioneers.” – Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Tim Spofford
TIM SPOFFORD’s writing career has focused on racial issues in education. Spofford has taught writing and journalism in schools and colleges and has a Doctor of Arts in English degree from the State University of New York at Albany. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Newsday, Mother Jones, and other publications. He lives with his wife, Barbara, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Lee, Massachusetts.
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