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White by Law was published in 1996 to immense critical acclaim, and established Ian Haney Lpez as one of the most exciting and talented young minds in the legal academy. The first book to fully explore the social and specifically legal construction of race, White by Law inspired a generation of critical race theorists and others interested in the intersection of race and law in American society. Today, it is used and cited widely by not only legal scholars but many others interested in race, ethnicity, culture, politics, gender, and similar socially fabricated facets of American society.In the first edition of White by Law, Haney Lpez traced the reasoning employed by the courts in their efforts to justify the whiteness of some and the nonwhiteness of others, and revealed the criteria that were used, often arbitrarily, to determine whiteness, and thus citizenship: skin color, facial features, national origin, language, culture, ancestry, scientific opinion, and, most importantly, popular opinion.Ten years later, Haney Lpez revisits the legal construction of race, and argues that current race law has spawned a troubling racial ideology that perpetuates inequality under a new guise: colorblind white dominance. In a new, original essay written specifically for the 10th anniversary edition, he explores this racial paradigm and explains how it contributes to a system of white racial privilege socially and legally defended by restrictive definitions of what counts as race and as racism, and what doesn't, in the eyes of the law. The book also includes a new preface, in which Haney Lopez considers how his own personal experiences with white racial privilege helped engender White by Law.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'White by Law 10th Anniversary Edition'? A: The main theme of 'White by Law' is the legal construction of race in American society, exploring how laws and legal practices contribute to racial inequality and the concept of whiteness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'White by Law 10th Anniversary Edition' is Ian Haney López, a prominent figure in critical race theory and legal scholarship.
- Q: What new content is included in the 10th Anniversary Edition? A: The 10th Anniversary Edition includes a new original essay by Ian Haney López that revisits the themes of the original book and discusses the evolution of race law and its impact on racial ideology.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition has 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'White by Law' is widely used in academic settings, particularly in courses related to law, race, and social justice.
- Q: When was 'White by Law 10th Anniversary Edition' published? A: This edition was published on October 1, 2006.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What subjects does this book address? A: The book addresses subjects such as race, ethnicity, culture, politics, gender, and the legal constructs surrounding these issues in American society.
- Q: Can this book help me understand contemporary racial issues? A: Yes, 'White by Law' provides insights into the ongoing challenges of racial inequality and the legal frameworks that support it, making it relevant for understanding contemporary racial issues.