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160 pp.
| Twenty-First Century |
April, 2017 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-5124-0268-1$35.99
|
EbookISBN 978-1-5124-2851-3
(3)
YA
A compelling narrative provides numerous examples of racial profiling and social injustices in the U.S.; examples of religious intolerance and discriminatory stances on immigrants are also discussed. The design is engaging: photos, data visualizations, and call-out boxes highlighting personal anecdotes and ripped-from-the-headlines stories break up the main text. Though the book's topics are sprawling, they're important and clearly conveyed. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.