The Essential Kerner Commission Report [Paperback]

Recognizing that an historic study of American racism and police violence should become part of todays canon, Jelani Cobb contextualizes it for a new generation. This version of the landmark report features a superb introduction by Cobb and a closing section of frequently asked questionse.g., How come nothing has been done about these problems? The book contains plenty of fodder for crucial national conversations and many excellent ideas for much-needed reforms that could be put into place now. A welcome new version of a publication that is no less important now than it was in 1967. With a perceptive introduction by historian Cobb... this version of the report, co-edited by historian Guariglia, is indeed essential for what it presents and why its findings still matter... this version of the report might point the way toward a national resolution, if the United States summons the will and wherewithal to make change. US