Blunt Instruments

Blunt Instruments explores how cultural infrastructure in the United States—such as museums, memorials, and public spaces—often upholds structures of inequality while appearing benign or natural. Historian Kristin Hass examines significant sites and moments, providing analysis that sheds light on their complex histories and the role they play in shaping societal narratives. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding these cultural elements to recognize and challenge ongoing systems of injustice.