51 pages 1 hour read

Devah Pager

Marked: Race, Crime, and Finding Work in an Era of Mass Incarceration

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Devah Pager's Marked has been widely praised for its thorough research and impactful analysis of how criminal records affect employment opportunities for African Americans and whites. Reviewers commend the book's methodological rigor and important social insights. However, some noted it occasionally becomes overly academic, which might limit its accessibility to a general audience. Overall, a significant and insightful contribution to discussions on race and the criminal justice system.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Marked?

Readers interested in social justice, criminal justice reform, and employment discrimination will find Marked by Devah Pager compelling. Comparable to Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow, it appeals to those who appreciate rigorous sociological analysis and its real-world implications. Ideal for students, academics, and policy makers.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Politics / Government
Themes
Identity: Race
Society: Politics & Government
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Genre
Education
Mystery / Crime Fiction