Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award2009

Given by Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights

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Awarded by the Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights

A major purpose of the Myers Center is the review and identification of outstanding books written each year about näytä lisää discrimination and bigotry, and ways to develop equitable future communities and societies. Publishers and readers are invited to nominate books published in each preceding year. A list of outstanding books is developed, and the winners of the Gustavus Myers Award announced on Human Rights Day, December 10th, each year

List of Outstanding Books Winners website

Awards began in 1984

The awards ceased when the center closed in 2009 due to a lack of funds.
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Vuodet:
Kaikki, 2009 (7), 2008 (12), 2006 (10), 2005 (10), 2004 (10), 2003 (12), 2002 (10), 2001 (12), 2000 (13), 1999 (1), 1995 (1), 1994 (1), 1993 (1), 1992 (2)

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