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The history of lynching in America is explored through the lens of extralegal communal punishment carried out by ordinary citizens, highlighting its deep-rooted presence from the colonial era to modern times. Manfred Berg examines the racial complexities and societal memories surrounding these acts, analyzing a range of victims including African American men, white women, and cattle rustlers. Through this analysis, the book delves into the notions of 'frontier justice' and 'popular justice,' offering a nuanced understanding of lynching's role in the nation's history.
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Popular Justice, Manfred Berg
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- Pubblicato
- 2011
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- Titolo
- Popular Justice
- Sottotitolo
- A History of Lynching in America
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Manfred Berg
- Editore
- Rlpg/Galleys
- Pubblicato
- 2011
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781566638029
- Serie
- Modi Americani
- Valutazione
- 3,55 su 5
- Descrizione
- The history of lynching in America is explored through the lens of extralegal communal punishment carried out by ordinary citizens, highlighting its deep-rooted presence from the colonial era to modern times. Manfred Berg examines the racial complexities and societal memories surrounding these acts, analyzing a range of victims including African American men, white women, and cattle rustlers. Through this analysis, the book delves into the notions of 'frontier justice' and 'popular justice,' offering a nuanced understanding of lynching's role in the nation's history.