48 pages 1 hour read

Michael Omi, Howard Winant

Racial Formation in the United States: From the 1960s to the 1990s

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986

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Racial Formation in the United States by Michael Omi and Howard Winant is praised for its influential analysis of race as a social construct and a structuring force in society. It is celebrated for introducing the concept of racial formation theory, although some argue it can be dense and complex. Overall, it remains a seminal and essential read for understanding racial dynamics in America.

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Who Should Read Racial Formation in the United States?

Readers interested in racial theory, sociology, and U.S. history will appreciate Racial Formation in the United States by Michael Omi and Howard Winant. Ideal for those who enjoyed Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me or Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow, it offers a deep dive into the socio-historical constructs of race in America.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Race / Racism
History: U.S.
Sociology
Themes
Identity: Race
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Community
Genre
Education
Philosophy