Critical Race Theory: An IntroductionFor well over a decade, critical race theory—the school of thought that holds that race lies at the very nexus of American life—has roiled the legal academy. In recent years, however, the fundamental principles of the movement have influenced other academic disciplines, from sociology and politics to ethnic studies and history. And yet, while the critical race theory movement has spawned dozens of conferences and numerous books, no concise, accessible volume outlines its basic parameters and tenets. Here, then, from two of the founders of the movement, is the first primer on one of the most influential intellectual movements in American law and politics. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction | 1 |
Chapter 2 Hallmark Critical Race Theory Themes | 15 |
Chapter 3 Legal Storytelling and Narrative Analysis | 37 |
Chapter 4 Looking Inward | 51 |
Chapter 5 Power and the Shape of Knowledge | 67 |
Chapter 6 Critiques and Responses to Criticism | 87 |
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