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The New Jim Crow
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ISBN: 9780141990675
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
Explore the groundbreaking book, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, a transformative work that profoundly changes the understanding of race in America. This essential read dives deep into the racial caste system perpetuated by the American criminal justice system, highlighting how millions of African Americans are unjustly imprisoned and forced into a cycle of poverty and disenfranchisement. Discover how the War on Drugs has systematically targeted black communities, leading to a resurgence of racial control cloaked in the guise of a colourblind society.
In The New Jim Crow, Alexander meticulously dismantles the illusion of progress in racial equality, challenging the belief that historical achievements like the Civil Rights movement have fully eradicated discrimination. Instead, she exposes the ongoing injustices faced by black men and women, making the book a crucial resource for anyone interested in social justice, criminal justice reform, and racial equality.
With 336 pages of compelling arguments, The New Jim Crow is not just an informative read but a vital call to action for those concerned about systemic racism and the fight for civil rights in the 21st century.
This product features FREE shipping, although please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. We appreciate your understanding, and shipping may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990675
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
Description:
Once in a great while a book comes along that radically changes our understanding of a crucial political issue and helps to fuel a social movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. Lawyer and activist Michelle Alexander offers a stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United States, one that has resulted in millions of African Americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent second-class status, denied the very rights supposedly won in the Civil Rights movement.
Challenging the notion that the election of Barack Obama signalled a new era of colourblindness in the United States, The New Jim Crow reveals how racial discrimination was not ended but merely redesigned. By targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of colour, the American criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control, relegating millions to a permanent second-class status even as it formally adheres to the principle of colourblindness.
A searing call to action for everyone concerned with social justice, The New Jim Crow is one of the most important books about race in the 21st century.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
ISBN: 9780141990675
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
Explore the groundbreaking book, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, a transformative work that profoundly changes the understanding of race in America. This essential read dives deep into the racial caste system perpetuated by the American criminal justice system, highlighting how millions of African Americans are unjustly imprisoned and forced into a cycle of poverty and disenfranchisement. Discover how the War on Drugs has systematically targeted black communities, leading to a resurgence of racial control cloaked in the guise of a colourblind society.
In The New Jim Crow, Alexander meticulously dismantles the illusion of progress in racial equality, challenging the belief that historical achievements like the Civil Rights movement have fully eradicated discrimination. Instead, she exposes the ongoing injustices faced by black men and women, making the book a crucial resource for anyone interested in social justice, criminal justice reform, and racial equality.
With 336 pages of compelling arguments, The New Jim Crow is not just an informative read but a vital call to action for those concerned about systemic racism and the fight for civil rights in the 21st century.
This product features FREE shipping, although please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. We appreciate your understanding, and shipping may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990675
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336
Description:
Once in a great while a book comes along that radically changes our understanding of a crucial political issue and helps to fuel a social movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. Lawyer and activist Michelle Alexander offers a stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United States, one that has resulted in millions of African Americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent second-class status, denied the very rights supposedly won in the Civil Rights movement.
Challenging the notion that the election of Barack Obama signalled a new era of colourblindness in the United States, The New Jim Crow reveals how racial discrimination was not ended but merely redesigned. By targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of colour, the American criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control, relegating millions to a permanent second-class status even as it formally adheres to the principle of colourblindness.
A searing call to action for everyone concerned with social justice, The New Jim Crow is one of the most important books about race in the 21st century.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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