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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
The New Jim Crow Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Author: Michelle Alexander
Once in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. Praised by Harvard Law professor Lani Guinier as "brave and bold," this book directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of color...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781595586438
ISBN-10: 1595586431
Publication Date: 10/4/2011
Pages: 304
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3.8 stars, based on 26 ratings
Publisher: The New Press
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 91
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I hated that this story was still true. I am of the age to appreciate that this truth was printed and is still on the desire to read list. Well written. Worse to have lived it.

Distressing to realize that I can do nothing to change it. Disillusioned that the information is poo-pooed by the now generations. Some of them have no idea where they came from, and only use the electrical devices to direct them where they think they are going.
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