Offers a collection of essays exploring the definitions, origins, and outcomes of intolerance in America. Essays encompass topics such as gay bashing, school shootings, and hate groups on the Internet. Sections cover hate and incivility, hate-crime legislation, the nature of hatred, explanations of hate, moral and rational critiques of hate, and goals and possible solutions. The editors are affiliated with the philosophy department at Baylor University. The volume lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)