Baldwin, James

The Evidence of Things Not Seen

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ISBN 13:: 9780805039399
author:: Baldwin, James
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Holt
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1995
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 209 mm X 139 mm
Genre:: Sociology, Social Studies
Condition:: New
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The Evidence of Things Not Seen Reissued Edition by James Baldwin In this powerful and thought-provoking work, James Baldwin examines the Atlanta child murders of the late 1970s and early 1980s, a tragic event that exposed the deep-seated racial tensions of America. Baldwin's searing indictment of the nation's racial stagnation remains as relevant today as it was when first published in 1985. Through a nuanced exploration of the case, Baldwin sheds light on the complex web of racial dynamics that underpinned the murders, including the role of the black administration in Atlanta and the broader social context in which they took place. This is a book that confronts the hard truths of America's racial history, offering a profoundly revealing and disturbing look at the state of race relations in the country. With a new foreword by Derrick Bell, this reissued edition of The Evidence of Things Not Seen remains a vital and timely work, one that continues to challenge readers to confront the ongoing struggles of racial justice in America.

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