And We Are Not Saved
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The author of Faces at the Bottom of the Well and "the man behind critical race theory" (New Yorker) offers an imaginative investigation of American race relations and the difficult struggle for racial justice. In And We Are Not Saved, legal scholar and civil rights activist Derrick Bell calls for a deeper understanding of how white supremacy functions in the United States. Bell challenges the idea that significant social, political, and economic progress was achieved by the civil rights movement in the wake of the 1954 Brown v. Board decision. Through a series of fables and dramatic dialogues modeled on the grim fairytales of the eighteenth century, Bell explains the true pervasiveness of racial oppression within the American legal system. Racial inequality, he argues, is an integral part of American law and society, and it cannot be easily reversed through legislation. Hailed as "fascinating" (New York Times Book Review) and "daring" (Washington Post), this is a landmark work in the study of race in America.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:046500329X
ISBN13:9780465003297
Release Date:March 1989
Publisher:Basic Books
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Different spin on not-so-new matters
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I thought this book brought a fresh new perspective to various debates about racial inequality in the U.S. The book is a series of allegories, called "Chronicles", which make the issues clearer and the book easier to read. The discussions after each chronicle raised some very thought-provoking questions. The sci-fi aspect of the chronicles makes them more fun to read while not detracting from one's ability to examine them and reflect on the real issues. Only real downside to this book is that in 2010, this book is a bit outdated. I was left wondering how the main characters would discuss these issues in today's racial climate. Also, at times the legal discussions were a bit hard to follow, though they were still easier than other similar works I've read. (I have no legal background).
An Excellent Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This novel is a must read for everyone. Bell presented a funny yet sadly true concept of reality from the past to the present.
Excellent historical perspective and overall analysis
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book provides a chilling account of traditional race relations in the United States, and also forces the reader to confront the problems with many of the proposed modern solutions. I recommend this book to anyone who has ever grappled with the issue of race in this country--even if one does not agree with all of Bell's analysis, the level of thought provoking questions and challenges are outstanding!
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