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Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II
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Book Brief
498
Book • Nonfiction
Southern United States • Early 20th century
2008
Adult
18+ years
1370L
Super Short Summary
Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon exposes the brutal reality of "neo-slavery" where Black Americans in the South, post-Civil War to World War II, faced re-enslavement through unscrupulous arrests and forced labor for corporations and individuals, revealing the systemic racism and exploitation that persisted despite emancipation. The narrative includes graphic accounts of physical abuse and systemic racism.
Informative
Dark
Challenging
Unnerving
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Douglas A. Blackmon's Slavery by Another Name expertly reveals the chilling continuity of racial oppression post-Reconstruction. Praised for meticulous research and narrative strength, it powerfully revises readers' historical perspective. Critics note a dense style that may challenge casual readers. Overall, it's an essential, albeit challenging, read.
Who Should Read Slavery by Another Name?
Readers who would enjoy Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon are likely keenly interested in post-Civil War American history and racial justice. They appreciate detailed, investigative narratives similar to The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.
9,312 ratings
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498
Book • Nonfiction
Southern United States • Early 20th century
2008
Adult
18+ years
1370L
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