72 pages • 2 hours read
Douglas A. BlackmonSlavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Douglas A. Blackmon's Slavery by Another Name expertly reveals the chilling continuity of racial oppression post-Reconstruction. Praised for meticulous research and narrative strength, it powerfully revises readers' historical perspective. Critics note a dense style that may challenge casual readers. Overall, it's an essential, albeit challenging, read.
Who Should Read Slavery by Another Name?
Readers who would enjoy Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon are likely keenly interested in post-Civil War American history and racial justice. They appreciate detailed, investigative narratives similar to The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.
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