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The book explores the history of lynching in America, highlighting it as a form of extralegal communal punishment carried out by ordinary individuals. It delves into the complexities of racially fragmented historical memory and the enduring legacies of popular justice, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of lynching's significance within the broader context of American history. Through this examination, readers are encouraged to confront and reflect on the implications of these acts and their impact on society.
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Popular Justice, Manfred Berg
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Popular Justice
- Subtitle
- A History of Lynching in America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Manfred Berg
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781442245983
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The book explores the history of lynching in America, highlighting it as a form of extralegal communal punishment carried out by ordinary individuals. It delves into the complexities of racially fragmented historical memory and the enduring legacies of popular justice, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of lynching's significance within the broader context of American history. Through this examination, readers are encouraged to confront and reflect on the implications of these acts and their impact on society.