Race-Baiter: How the Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide a Nation
"(Deggans is) the nation' premiere commentator on matters relating to race in the media...(Race-Baiter is) a troubling read, needless to say, but Deggans has done a thoughtful, sober and intelligent analysis." - Verne Gay, Newsday."Deggans, the first-rate media and TV critic for the Tampa Bay Times...makes a smartly-resented call for more civil discourse." - Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly."(An) incisive take on the state of our media culture. Mr. Deggans writes about race with clarity and wit." - Tene Croom, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.“Deggans makes a smartly presented call for more civil discourse.”—Entertainment Weekly“Mr. Deggans writes about race with clarity and wit. He understands and explains the politics of the broadcast and cable networks and the logic of its programming decisions without letting them off the hook for falling short of their own goals.”--The Pittsburgh Post Gazette“Troubling, detailed account of race and racism in today’s media.”—Kirkus Reviews“Eric Deggans is one of the most insightful and provocative writers about television today.  In his columns for the St Petersburg Times and his NPR commentaries, Deggans has established himself as a voice worth listening to. His many fans -- and I'm one of them -- will devour this book.”—Andy Borowitz"If you care about this country, if you want to take part in a citizen’s movement that helps heal the deep racial, economic, and cultural divides tearing us apart, you must read Eric Deggans’Race-Baiter. No book of recent vintage so thoroughly dissects the media’s monetized appetite for division. Provocative, honest, and smart,Race-Baiteris a supremely important book. Read it and let the conversation begin."--Connie May Fowler, Author ofBefore Women had Wings“Eric Deggans proves that he is one of the most insightful and courageous writers covering today's fast-shifting media landscape. This is an important book.”—Michele Norris, NPR's All Things Considered and founder of The Race Card Project