The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
"The New Jim Crow" is a thought-provoking and eye-opening book that examines the deeply ingrained racial bias within the American criminal justice system. Drawing on extensive research and personal anecdotes, the author explores how the War on Drugs has disproportionately targeted and marginalized Black communities, leading to a modern-day system of racial control and oppression. This powerful critique challenges readers to confront the systemic racism that continues to perpetuate inequality and injustice in the United States.
The 1866th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 483
Since this book was first published in 2010, there is a penalty of 57.6%. The age adjusted score is 204.79.
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