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Book Synopsis: The groundbreaking first book on black reparations, essential reading for the twenty-first century.
Originally published in 1972, Boris Bittker's riveting study of America's debt to African-Americans was well ahead of its time. Published by Toni Morrison when she was an editor, the book came from an unlikely source: Bittker was a white professor of law at Yale University who had long been ambivalent about the idea of reparations. Through his research into the history and theory of reparations-namely the development and enforcement of laws designed to compensate groups for injustices imposed on them-he found that it wasn't a 'crazy, far-fetched idea.' In fact, beginning with post-Civil War demands for forty acres and a mule, African-American thinkers have long made the case that compensatory measures are justified not only for the injury of slavery but for the further setbacks of almost a century of Jim Crow laws and forced school and job segregation, measures that effectively blocked African-Americans from enjoying the privileges of citizenship.
The publication of important recent books by black scholars like Randall Robinson and the growth of a highly vocal reparations movement in the beginning of this century make this book, long unavailable, essential reading. Bittker carefully illuminates the historical provisions and statutes for legitimate claims to reparations, the national and international precedents for such claims, and most important, the obstacles to a national policy of reparations.
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The Case for Black Reparations: A groundbreaking book that uncovers the untold history of African-Americans' struggle for justice. Originally published in 1972 by Boris Bittker, this riveting study was way ahead of its time. Edited by none other than the legendary Toni Morrison, the book challenges the status quo and sheds light on America's debt to African-Americans. As a white professor of law at Yale University, Bittker's unlikely perspective adds credibility and authenticity to his compelling argument for reparations.
In 'The Case for Black Reparations', Bittker delves into the history and theory behind reparations, tracing its roots back to post-Civil War demands for forty acres and a mule. He convincingly argues that compensatory measures are not only justified for the immense suffering caused by slavery but also for the century-long oppression of Jim Crow laws and institutionalized segregation. Through meticulous research and solid evidence, Bittker unravels a compelling case that resonates with the growing reparations movement of today.
Recent books by black scholars, including Randall Robinson, have further fueled the urgency for understanding the need for reparations. This long-unavailable book, now an essential read, sheds light on the historical provisions and statutes supporting legitimate claims to reparations. Bittker also explores the national and international precedents that lay the groundwork for this important cause.
However, 'The Case for Black Reparations' doesn't simply lay out the arguments in favor of reparations. Bittker also fearlessly addresses the obstacles that hinder a national policy of reparations. By acknowledging and examining these challenges, the book equips readers with a comprehensive understanding of the road ahead and empowers them to join the conversation and actively advocate for change.
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