Elizabeth Hinton is an author whose work critically examines the persistence of poverty and racial inequality in the 20th-century United States. Her scholarship delves into the transformation of domestic social programs and urban policing in the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement. Through her research, Hinton illuminates the deep-seated historical roots of these persistent societal issues and their profound impact on contemporary American life.
"Between 1964 and 1972, the United States endured internal violence on a scale not seen since the Civil War. Ever since, Americans have been living in a nation and national culture created, in part, by the extreme violence of this period. Taking us from the uprising in Watts, Los Angeles in 1965 to the murder of George Floyd in 2020, American on Fire is a sweeping investigation into the racial inequality of America's past and present that shatters our understanding of the post-civil rights era
The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s
The book presents a groundbreaking narrative that reexamines the history of policing and riots, offering a fresh perspective on the post-civil rights era. Through thorough research, the author challenges established views of the criminal legal system, aiming to reshape the discourse surrounding these critical social issues. This work stands out as a significant contribution to the understanding of contemporary law enforcement and its societal implications.