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The Contested Murder Of Latasha Harlins: Justice, Gender, And The Origins Of The La Riots
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Helicopters Patrolled Low Over The City, Filming Blocks Of Burning Cars And Buildings, Mobs Breaking Into Storefronts, And The Vicious Beating Of Truck Driver Reginald Denny. For A Week In April 1992, Los Angeles Transformed Into A Cityscape Of Rage, Purportedly Due To The Exoneration Of Four Policemen Who Had Beaten Rodney King. It Should Be No Surprise That Such Intense Anger Erupted From Something Deeper Than A Single Incident.In The Contested Murder Of Latasha Harlins, Brenda Stevenson Tells The Dramatic Story Of An Earlier Trial, A Turning Point On The Road To The 1992 Riot. On March 16, 1991, Fifteenyearold Latasha Harlins, An African American Who Lived Locally, Entered The Empire Liquor Market At 9172 South Figueroa Street In South Central Los Angeles. Behind The Counter Was A Korean Woman Named Soon Ja Du. Latasha Walked To The Refrigerator Cases In The Back, Took A Bottle Of Orange Juice, Put It In Her Backpack, And Approached The Cash Register With Two Dollar Bills In Her Handthe Price Of The Juice. Moments Later She Was Facedown On The Floor With A Bullet Hole In The Back Of Her Head, Shot Dead By Du. Joyce Karlin, A Jewish Superior Court Judge Appointed By Republican Governor Pete Wilson, Presided Over The Resulting Manslaughter Trial. A Jury Convicted Du, But Karlin Sentenced Her Only To Probation, Community Service, And A $500 Fine. The Author Meticulously Reconstructs These Events And Their Aftermath, Showing How They Set The Stage For The Explosion In 1992.An Accomplished Historian At Ucla, Stevenson Explores The Lives Of Each Of These Three Womenharlins, Du, And Karlinand Their Very Different Worlds In Rich Detail. Through The Three Women, She Not Only Reveals The Human Reality And Social Repercussions Of This Triangular Collision, She Also Provides A Deep History Of Immigration, Ethnicity, And Gender In Modern America. Massively Researched, Deftly Written, The Contested Murder Of Latasha Harlins Will Reshape Our Understanding Of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Andabove Alljustice In Modern America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins'? A: The main theme of the book explores the intersections of justice, gender, and race, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the murder of Latasha Harlins and its implications for social justice and the origins of the LA Riots.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins' is Brenda Stevenson, an accomplished historian at UCLA.
- Q: What historical events does this book discuss? A: The book discusses the murder of Latasha Harlins in 1991, the subsequent trial of Soon Ja Du, and how these events contributed to the social unrest that sparked the LA Riots in 1992.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2015.
- Q: Is this book considered a scholarly work? A: Yes, the book is considered a scholarly work as it is meticulously researched and provides a deep analysis of the historical and social contexts surrounding the events it discusses.
- Q: What topics does the author cover in relation to the characters involved? A: The author covers the lives of Latasha Harlins, Soon Ja Du, and Judge Joyce Karlin, exploring their different backgrounds and the complex social dynamics at play.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insights into the human reality and social repercussions of the murder case, as well as a wider discussion on immigration, ethnicity, and gender in modern America.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in social justice issues? A: Yes, the book is highly suitable for readers interested in social justice issues, as it addresses significant themes of race, gender, and justice in contemporary society.