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 colorblindness. With dazzling candor; legal scholar Michelle Alexander argues that "we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it." By targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of color; the U.S. 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 colorblindness. In the words of Benjamin Todd Jealous; president and CEO of the NAACP; this book is a "call to action." Called "stunning" by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David Levering Lewis; "invaluable" by the Daily Kos; "explosive" by Kirkus; and "profoundly necessary" by the Miami Herald; this updated and revised paperback edition of The New Jim Crow; now with a foreword by Cornel West; is a must-read for all people of conscience.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. European disunity; Islamic aggression and Europes proccupation with its internal affairs.By HARALDHARDRAADAThis is an amazing book that delves into the history of not only the Muslim invasions of Eastern Europe; but the Reformation; the peasant wars; the subterfuge occurring between the Vatican; Charles V; Francis I and Henry VIII and the European proclivity of all of those factions battling one another; instead of concentrating on the looming Islamic threat on Europe's eastern doorstep.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating History - Easy to ReadBy George StaplesThis is excellent history and easy to read! Almost like a novel.Helped me to really understand this critical period of European history (1520 - 1536) when Martin Luther launched his well known split from the Catholic church. Prior to this book; I had no idea how much the Lutheran success was intertwined with Ottoman power; Charles V (Holy Roman emperor); Henry VIII; Francis I (France); and 3 Popes.Required reading for anyone who wants to understand how today's western world came to be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very goodBy Jeffrey A. GrossGreat 'flip side of the coin' to religious studies of the Reformation Era. He's too apologetic when portraying the dark side of Islam; and too hostile toward Lutheranism; but overall does a great job showing the political; military; economic; and social conflicts between East and West as manifest in the Moslem failure to take Vienna; but having much success elsewhere. He tells many fascinating stories about individuals who pop back up over and over again to shape history.
