Who wrote The New Jim Crow?

Michelle Alexander wrote The New Jim Crow, first published in 2010. It is a work of politics & society and is rated 'Editor's Choice' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The New Jim Crow?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The New Jim Crow with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/michelle-alexander-the-new-jim-crow/.

Editor's Choice

The New Jim Crow

Name: The New Jim Crow
Author: Michelle Alexander

by Michelle Alexander · 2010

Politics & Society · ranked #1 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

How mass incarceration recreates racial caste in America; a powerful, much-cited argument.

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The verdict

Category: Politics & Society
First published: 2010 · 2010s
Author: Michelle Alexander
Standing: Editor's Choice

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