The Political Economy of Racism

Name: The Political Economy of Racism
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SKU: 9781608460663
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By Melvin Leiman

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The Political Economy of Racism by Melvin Leiman examines how racism serves as a crucial economic tool that benefits certain societal groups. The author explores the intersection of race and economics, uncovering historical and contemporary links between racial inequality and capitalist structures. Through this analysis, Leiman provides a perspective on how deeply intertwined economic policies are with systemic racial discrimination.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in understanding the complex connections between economic systems and racial discrimination. It provides a detailed analysis of how systemic racism is intertwined with economic structures and policies. If you're looking to explore the historical and contemporary impacts of race on economic inequalities, this book offers a thorough and thought-provoking perspective.

The Political Economy of Racism

A forceful, well-researched historical analysis of racism's roots and its persistence in the institutions of American society.

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The Political Economy of Racism is "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 by Melvin Leiman is praised for offering a materialist perspective on the enduring nature of racism. It is considered both informative and engaging, attracting students and scholars from various theoretical backgrounds. The book is noted for its thoughtful, comprehensive analysis, appealing to anyone interested in understanding the origins of racial discrimination in American society.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781608460663

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Illustration: black & white line drawings, black & white tables, graphs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 581g

Pages: 432

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American & Canadian History Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment History & Military Melvin Leiman Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

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.