The Political Economy of Racism

“An intense and compact resource for understanding how the political economy of racism evolved in the United States."— Science & Society

Racism is about more than individual prejudice. And it is hardly the relic of a past era. This scholarly, readable, and provocative book shows how the persistence of racism in America relies on the changing interests of those who hold the real power in society and use every possible means to hold onto it.

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The Political Economy of Racism

“An intense and compact resource for understanding how the political economy of racism evolved in the United States."— Science & Society

Racism is about more than individual prejudice. And it is hardly the relic of a past era. This scholarly, readable, and provocative book shows how the persistence of racism in America relies on the changing interests of those who hold the real power in society and use every possible means to hold onto it.

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The Political Economy of Racism

The Political Economy of Racism

by Melvin Leiman
The Political Economy of Racism

The Political Economy of Racism

by Melvin Leiman

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“An intense and compact resource for understanding how the political economy of racism evolved in the United States."— Science & Society

Racism is about more than individual prejudice. And it is hardly the relic of a past era. This scholarly, readable, and provocative book shows how the persistence of racism in America relies on the changing interests of those who hold the real power in society and use every possible means to hold onto it.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781608460663
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Publication date: 07/01/2010
Pages: 432
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Melvin M Leiman is an emeritus professor in the Department of Economics at Binghamton University, New York and has written widely on political economy and racism.

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