Reparations for black Americans / Andrew Karpan, book editor.
| Other author | Karpan, Andrew. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | New York : Greenhaven Publishing, [2022] |
| Description | volumes cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Current controversies |
| Contents | Can reparations repair collective injuries? -- Yes: Reparations are a legally foregrounded method of redressing historical harm -- No: Only individuals have the right to redress particular grievances -- Would reparations have a positive impact? -- Yes: Reparations would redistribute economic resources to groups that have been historically marginalized by the current distribution of capital -- No: Reparations aren't economically feasible -- Have reparations succeeded in the past? -- Yes: Reparations have been successful at scale -- No: When tried, reparations have largely failed -- Can reparations solve larger, systemic issues? -- Yes: Reparations are a vital and moral part of responding to systemic inequalities -- No: Reparations will do little to change the lives of those they are directed at -- Organizations to contact. |
| Abstract | "Anthology of diverse essays exploring the debate surrounding reparations for Black Americans as compensation for the horrors of slavery in the US as well as generations of damaging policies that have impeded the development of African American communities. Experts from the field debate whether reparations are necessary, if they could ever be sufficient, and how they could be implemented"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021035633 |
| ISBN | 9781534508538 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 9781534508521 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |