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Book SynopsisNamed a Most Anticipated Book of Spring 2021 by
Publishers Weekly A rigorous examination of six political myths used to deflect and discredit demands for social justice.
Trade Review"An acute and nuanced interrogator of contemporary prejudices, Nesrine Malik writes with immense moral courage and intellectual power." -- Pankaj Mishra, author of Age of Anger
"Malik invites readers to analyze the media environment and political and cultural landscape of the early 21st century, with a keen, critical eye. … This volume is worth reading and rereading. ... Readers seeking a high-level analysis of political discourse will most appreciate Malik’s work." -- Sarah Schroeder - Library Journal (starred review)
"A persuasive debunking of political and cultural myths that impede social justice in the U.S. and U.K. …This is a lucid reminder that the fight for equality is a battle of ideas." -- Publishers Weekly
"Malik presents fierce opinions and cogent observations that deliver a deeply intelligent and powerfully provocative work that calls into question long-held beliefs of both the left and the right." -- Booklist
