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The history of lynching in America is explored through the lens of extralegal communal punishment carried out by ordinary citizens, highlighting its deep-rooted presence from the colonial era to modern times. Manfred Berg examines the racial complexities and societal memories surrounding these acts, analyzing a range of victims including African American men, white women, and cattle rustlers. Through this analysis, the book delves into the notions of 'frontier justice' and 'popular justice,' offering a nuanced understanding of lynching's role in the nation's history.
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Popular Justice, Manfred Berg
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Popular Justice
- Subtitle
- A History of Lynching in America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Manfred Berg
- Publisher
- Rlpg/Galleys
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781566638029
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The history of lynching in America is explored through the lens of extralegal communal punishment carried out by ordinary citizens, highlighting its deep-rooted presence from the colonial era to modern times. Manfred Berg examines the racial complexities and societal memories surrounding these acts, analyzing a range of victims including African American men, white women, and cattle rustlers. Through this analysis, the book delves into the notions of 'frontier justice' and 'popular justice,' offering a nuanced understanding of lynching's role in the nation's history.