Keon West breaks the book into four parts. Part I deals with how do we know that racism is real and what evidence does science have on this topic with chapters discussing definitions of terms, how science comes to a consensus on a topic, and how pervasive racism might be and its relationship to power. Part II looks at unconscious bias, outright deception/lying, and games people play on themselves to hide their own racism. Part III gets down into the weeds to examine the complexities of racism - how it is not all black and white, but rather very nuanced. Part IV provides various approaches to dealing with racism scientifically. Some of these approaches include colour-blind approach, diversity initiatives, and what really does work. West finishes the book with a call-out to other related issues of bias beyond race - i.e. gender, class, status, and a multitude of other issues that all interplay with racism.
So, if you are interested in learning what science has on this topic, The Science of Racism will be a great place to start. Keon West documents his points and provides plenty of references for the reader to explore. A recommended read for anyone interested in racism.
