Lynching and Spectacle: Witnessing Racial Violence in America, 1890-1940
Lynching and Spectacle: Witnessing Racial Violence in America, 1890-1940
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009368
Book • Nonfiction
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EducationAmerica • 1890-1940
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Education•
Sociology2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lynching and Spectacle: Witnessing Racial Violence in America, 1890-1940 by Amy Louise Wood examines the social and cultural dynamics surrounding lynching in the United States. The book explores how racial violence was publicly witnessed and normalized, analyzing its impact on American society and the efforts to combat it during this period.
Dark
Unnerving
Informative
Contemplative
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Review Roundup
Amy Louise Wood's Lynching and Spectacle is praised for its thorough examination of racial violence and its cultural impact. The book's detailed analysis of visual media provides a deep understanding of historical and social contexts. Some critiques note it is dense and academically focused, which may challenge general readers. Overall, it offers a poignant exploration of troubling American history.
Who Should Read Lynching and Spectacle: Witnessing Racial Violence in America, 1890-1940?
A reader interested in Lynching and Spectacle: Witnessing Racial Violence in America, 1890-1940 likely seeks to understand racial violence's cultural impact. This audience might also appreciate works like Without Sanctuary by James Allen and At the Hands of Persons Unknown by Philip Dray, which explore America's racial history.
212 ratings
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368
Book • Nonfiction
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EducationAmerica • 1890-1940
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Education•
Sociology2009
Adult
18+ years
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