A comprehensive survey of the legal history of race in the United States, from slavery and Jim Crow to civil rights and affirmative action. Stephenson provides a meticulous analysis of the complex web of racial laws and policies that have shaped American society, and offers a thoughtful critique of the ongoing challenges of racism and discrimination.

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