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Politics & Society· United States

The New Jim Crow

by Michelle Alexander
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2010301 pagesEnglish
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The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander is a landmark work of politics & society, first published in 2010. Alexander argues that mass incarceration in the United States functions as a new racial caste system, reconstituting the social stratification of the Jim Crow era under a colour-blind rhetoric of law and order. A watershed work of civil rights scholarship. Themes of mass incarceration, race, justice system run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2010.

Book Details

AuthorMichelle Alexander
Published2010
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages301
Category🏛️ Politics & Society
ISBN9781595586438
Editorial Score44/100
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🏛️ Politics & Society

Analysis of political systems, power, and social structures.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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201018
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The New Jim Crow about?

Alexander argues that mass incarceration in the United States functions as a new racial caste system, reconstituting the social stratification of the Jim Crow era under a colour-blind rhetoric of law and order. A watershed work of civil rights scholarship.

Who wrote The New Jim Crow?

The New Jim Crow was written by Michelle Alexander, from United States. First published in 2010.

What awards has The New Jim Crow won?

The New Jim Crow has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2010.

Is The New Jim Crow worth reading?

The New Jim Crow is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 18/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in mass incarceration, race, justice system.

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What category is The New Jim Crow?

The New Jim Crow is classified as Politics & Society. Analysis of political systems, power, and social structures.

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