Race, Crime, and the Law

Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy explores a complex and often controversial issue regarding race and the justice system, analyzing its failures to protect marginalized communities and examining debates over racial criteria in jury selection. Recognized for its fairness and thoughtfulness, the book scrutinizes allegations of racially discriminatory prosecutions and punishments while considering the legal and ethical implications of racial considerations in trials. Described as a groundbreaking and lucid work, it is recommended as essential reading for law students and those interested in race and justice.