61 pages 2 hours read

Elizabeth Hinton

America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021

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America on Fire by Elizabeth Hinton offers a profound analysis of racial unrest in the U.S., linking past civil rights efforts to modern struggles. Reviewers praise its thorough research and compelling narrative, though some criticize its dense academic language. The book is seen as a significant contribution to understanding systemic racism, despite occasional readability challenges.

Who should read this

Who Should Read America on Fire?

Readers interested in civil rights, social justice, and modern racial unrest would enjoy America on Fire by Elizabeth Hinton. Comparable to Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Ibram X. Kendi's How to Be an Antiracist, it offers historical insights into the roots of rebellion and systemic inequality in America.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Politics / Government
Race / Racism
Themes
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: Politics & Government
Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction