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Critical Race Theory: Cases, Materials, and Problems

3rd Edition
Dorothy A. Brown
ISBN: 9780314287519
Subject: Race And The Law
Format: Print - Softbound
Page Count: 400
Copyright: 2014 | Status: In Stock
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This law school casebook examines cases through the analytical framework of critical race theory. The third edition includes a new chapter on racial bias and the judiciary and a focus on fighting racism in the 21st century. There is a separate chapter on torts, contracts, criminal procedure, criminal law and sentencing, property, and civil procedure. It also examines cases where race is not always obvious, showing how race is often relevant even where it may initially appear not to be relevant. Lastly, the book provides cases where the courts have applied a critical race theory perspective.


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Coursebook
Publication Date: 05/19/2014
Related Subject(s): Civil Rights

Dorothy A. Brown, Georgetown University Law Center

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The third edition includes a new chapter on racial bias and the judiciary and a focus on fighting racism in the 21st century.

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