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

byElizabeth Hinton

America on Fire examines the Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s, combining Elizabeth Hinton's clear narrative with the perspective of a historical account. Its account follows central actors and turning points while showing how the story reflects questions in the connected fields of history and social science. Specific examples keep the larger argument tangible and reveal why familiar explanations do not always account for the full story. Together, these elements make America on Fire an accessible guide to the subject and the questions it continues to raise.

Publisher

Liveright

Publication date

May 18, 2021

Format

Print edition

Pages

408

ISBN

9781631498909