47 pages • 1 hour read
Ian Haney-LópezWhite by Law: The Legal Construction of Race
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996A 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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Review Roundup
Ian Haney-López's White by Law is widely praised for its critical examination of racial categories in U.S. legal history, highlighting how laws construct racial identities. Reviewers commend its thorough research and insightful analysis, though some note its dense academic prose. Despite this, it’s deemed essential for understanding race and law in America.
Who Should Read White by Law?
Readers who would enjoy White by Law by Ian Haney-López are likely scholars and students interested in critical race theory, legal history, and social justice. Similar audiences might appreciate Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Derrick Bell's Faces at the Bottom of the Well.
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