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Book SynopsisA new edition of a seminal text in Critical Race Theory
Since the publication of the third edition of Critical Race Theory: An Introduction in 2017, the United States has experienced a dramatic increase in racially motivated mass shootings and a pandemic that revealed how deeply entrenched medical racism is and how public disasters disproportionately affect minority communities. We have also seen a sharp backlash against Critical Race Theory, and a president who deemed racism a thing of the past while he fanned the flames of racial intolerance and promoted nativist sentiments among his followers. Now more than ever, the racial disparities in all aspects of
public life are glaringly obvious.
Taking note of all these developments, this fourth edition covers a range of new topics and events and addresses the rise of a fierce wave of criticism from right-wing websites, think tanks, and foundations, some of which insist that America is now colorblind and has
Trade Review
Comprehensive and insightful, Critical Race Theory, Third Edition is a must read for those wondering ‘why the fuss?’ about racial justice and a must read for those who think they know. An essential tool for today’s world. -- Stephanie M. Wildman, Professor Emerita, Santa Clara University
Without doubt this is the best introduction available to Critical Race Theory. The authors are inspirational writers who have shaped CRT from its inception to its present state as a global interdisciplinary movement of scholars and activists. CRT provides a radical and challenging perspective that reveals how racism shapes the everyday reality of the world; from law courts and prisons, to the economy, schools, media, and health care. -- David Gillborn, Emeritus Professor of Critical Race Studies, University of Birmingham, UK
One of the most acclaimed critical race theory books... accessible and informative. * Book Riot *
