Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement

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Book Synopsis: What is Critical Race Theory and why is it under fire from the political right? This foundational essay collection, which defines key terms and includes case studies, is the essential work to understand the intellectual movementWhy did the president of the United States, in the midst of a pandemic and an economic crisis, take it upon himself to attack Critical Race Theory? Perhaps Donald Trump appreciated the power of this groundbreaking intellectual movement to change the world.In recent years, Critical Race Theory has vaulted out of the academy and into courtrooms, newsrooms, and onto the streets. And no wonder: as intersectionality theorist Kimberlé Crenshaw recently told Time magazine, "It's an approach to grappling with a history of white supremacy that rejects the belief that what's in the past is in the past, and that the laws and systems that grow from that past are detached from it." The panicked denunciations from the right notwithstanding, CRT has changed the way millions of people interpret our troubled world.Edited by its principal founders and leading theoreticians, Critical Race Theory was the first book to gather the movement's most important essays. This groundbreaking book includes contributions from scholars including Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Patricia Williams, Dorothy Roberts, Lani Guinier, Duncan Kennedy, and many others. It is essential reading in an age of acute racial injustice.

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Discover the intellectual movement that is reshaping the world with Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings That Formed the Movement. This groundbreaking essay collection defines key terms, presents case studies, and offers unparalleled insights into the power of Critical Race Theory. As the political right vehemently opposes it, this book becomes an even more essential read in order to understand what is at stake.

Amidst a pandemic and economic crisis, former President Donald Trump directed his attention to attacking Critical Race Theory. This raises the question: why? It is because he understood the profound impact this intellectual movement can have on transforming society. Critical Race Theory has recently transcended the confines of academia and has infiltrated courtrooms, newsrooms, and even the streets. With its rejection of the belief that the past is detached from our present laws and systems that perpetuate white supremacy, this theory has fundamentally changed the way millions interpret our troubled world.

Edited by its principal founders and leading thinkers, Critical Race Theory brings together the most influential essays that have shaped the movement. Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Patricia Williams, Dorothy Roberts, Lani Guinier, Duncan Kennedy, and numerous other esteemed scholars contribute their perspectives, making this book essential reading in an era of acute racial injustice. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the intellectual foundations that fuel this movement and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges we face. Get your copy now.

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