Micol Seigel Book order

Micol Seigel redefines policing as violence work, showing how it is shaped by its role of channeling state violence and how its status as a civilian institution obscures its ties to militarization.

The book explores the cultural exchange and racial construction between the early 20th century United States and Brazil, highlighting how notions of nation and race were interlinked through dialogues among various groups, including scholars, performers, and politicians. It examines the impact of these interactions on the formation of identity and cultural narratives in both countries, revealing the complexities of their shared histories and the influence of cultural diplomacy on societal perceptions of race and nationality.