First published 2015
In "Race in America," sociologist Matthew Desmond dives deep into the lived experiences of Black Americans. From the stark realities of housing discrimination to the devastating impact of mass incarceration, Desmond's research lays bare the entrenched inequalities that continue to shape our nation. Through intimate portraits of individuals and communities, he reveals how racism permeates every facet of society, trapping people of color in a cycle of poverty and oppression. Weaving together powerful personal narratives and rigorous data analysis, Desmond offers a searing indictment of America's failure to address its original sin.
Genres: race, american, african-american, social-issues, non-fiction, biography-memoir, current-affairs, social-justice
Vibes: intimate, searing, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-narratives, social-commentary
423 pages · Paperback · W W Norton & Co Inc
Content warnings: racism