48 pages • 1 hour read
Michael Omi, Howard WinantRacial Formation in the United States: From the 1960s to the 1990s
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986A 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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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.
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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