{"title":"Michelle Alexander","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichelle Alexander is a distinguished scholar, civil rights advocate, and author renowned for her influential work in the fields of social justice and racial equality. Her groundbreaking book, \u003cem\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the pervasive issue of mass incarceration in the United States and its impact on African American communities, igniting crucial discussions within the realms of politics and current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring themes of systemic racism and inequality, Alexander's writing has profoundly influenced both educational and social movements. The \u003cem\u003e10th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/em\u003e of \u003cem\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/em\u003e brings fresh insights and reflections on the decade-long journey of advocacy and change catalysed by her work. Perfect for those interested in education, reference, and understanding contemporary political landscapes, Michelle Alexander's books offer essential perspectives on social justice and reform.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-jim-crow-10th-anniversary-edition","title":"The New Jim Crow (10th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Jim Crow (10th Anniversary Edition)\u003c\/i\u003e is a groundbreaking, eye-opening examination of the intersection between race and the criminal justice system in America. Authored by legal scholar Michelle Alexander, this pivotal work provides an in-depth analysis of how systemic discrimination has evolved in the United States, effectively reimagining racial segregation through the War on Drugs and its disproportionate targeting of African American communities. With forensic thoroughness, Alexander argues that mass incarceration functions as a contemporary system of racial control that echoes the old Jim Crow laws, leaving vast numbers of black men in a cycle of disenfranchisement and economic marginalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle Alexander sheds light on how, despite the formal rejection of racial bias in legal frameworks, the U.S. criminal justice system continues to perpetuate racial hierarchies, leading to a marked racial caste system. Her exploration begins with the inception of the War on Drugs, highlighting the biases embedded within it, and extending to the indelible consequences this system wreaks on families and communities of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince its initial publication, \u003ci\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/i\u003e has played a critical role in transforming the dialogue surrounding race and justice. It has bolstered the civil rights discourse and galvanised movements that seek to dismantle systemic inequities and pursue genuine equality. Critics and thought leaders across the spectrum have acclaimed the book for its searing honesty and intellectual rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvard Law professor Lani Guinier describes it as \"brave and bold,\" while Benjamin Todd Jealous, former president and CEO of the NAACP, calls it a \"call to action.\" Historian David Levering Lewis, a Pulitzer Prize-winner, terms it \"stunning,\" and \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e praises it as \"explosive.\" Moreover, the \u003ci\u003eMiami Herald\u003c\/i\u003e dubs it \"profoundly necessary,\" and the \u003ci\u003eDaily Kos\u003c\/i\u003e evaluates it as \"invaluable.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10th Anniversary Edition includes a new foreword by the author, providing a reflective lens on the impact of the book over the past decade and inspiring ongoing discussions and advocacy. \u003ci\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/i\u003e remains an essential read for anyone concerned about equality, civil rights, and the continuing struggle to overcome racial prejudice. 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Lawyer and activist Michelle Alexander offers a stunning account of the rebirth of a caste-like system in the United States, one that has resulted in millions of African Americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent second-class status, denied the very rights supposedly won in the Civil Rights movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChallenging the notion that the election of Barack Obama signalled a new era of colourblindness in the United States, \u003cem\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/em\u003e reveals how racial discrimination was not ended but merely redesigned. By targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of colour, the American 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 colourblindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA searing call to action for everyone concerned with social justice, \u003cem\u003eThe New Jim Crow\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most important books about race in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355189465324,"sku":"9780141990675","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14708733482238.jpg?v=1744300649"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/michelle-alexander.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}