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Michelle Alexander, Michelle Alexander, Michelle Alexander: The New Jim Crow (Hardcover, 2010, New Press) 5 stars

As the United States celebrates the nation's "triumph over race" with the election of Barack …

Review of 'The New Jim Crow' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

The analysis of the problem is decent. The solutions proposed - reforms that leave in place police and prisons - completely inadequate. Abolition is what is required. Surprising lack of discussion of the role of racial capitalism.