Publication

1983 - South End Press, Boston, MA, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

85,750 words, Guess

Page Count

343 pages

Identifiers

and 6 more
  • ISBN-139780896081666
  • LibraryThing430822
  • Goodreads4253779', '7113758
  • Library of Congress Control Number82061153
  • OCLC Control Number9187377
  • Open LibraryOL3509392M

Classifications

  • DDC305.896/073
  • LCCE185.8 .M2 1983

Description

"Manning Marable offers profound insight into the deeply intertwined problems of race and class in the United States historically and today. How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America dispenses impeccably comprehensive research to expose the realities of African American poverty, health, employment, and education, as well as other demographics. Marable's conclusions prove an undeniable connection between the oppression and exploitation of Black America and capitalism." --Back cover.

First Sentence

The most striking fact about American economic history and politics is the brutal and systemic underdevelopment of Black people.

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Other Editions

  • How capitalism underdeveloped Black America: problems in race, political economy, and societySouth End Press1983-01-01
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