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White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide
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Book Brief
304
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th-21st centuries
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Carol Anderson's 2016 nonfiction book, White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide, examines how African-American progress has been historically repressed by economic self-interest, fear, and hatred from America's white elites. Focusing on Reconstruction, the Great Migration, desegregation, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Obama presidency, Anderson analyzes the white backlash that tried to halt advancements towards racial equality. The book includes discussions of slavery, systemic racism, and violence.
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White Rage by Carol Anderson is widely praised for its compelling and well-researched examination of systemic racism in America. The prose is both incisive and accessible, effectively illuminating historical and contemporary issues. However, some critics argue that its tone can be polarizing. Overall, it’s an essential, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read White Rage?
Readers interested in systemic racism, civil rights, and U.S. history will find White Rage by Carol Anderson compelling. Similar to The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi, it suits those seeking to understand racial oppression and its modern consequences. Ideal for social justice advocates and scholars.
20,110 ratings
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304
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 19th-21st centuries
2016
Adult
18+ years
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