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The Black Power Imperative Hardcover – January 1, 1985

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In this landmark work on the Black economic condition, Theodore Cross shows why the distribution of power in American society has become the single issue of overriding importance to the upward progress of Black Americans. From here on, says the author, each and every item on the black agenda should be judged by whether or not it adds to the economic or political empowerment of black people. This is not to say that blacks will not make gains in the years ahead through the powers that go with greater skills, educational preparation, reduced race discrimination, and other traditional progressive strategies. But, says the author, the bargaining relationships between the races are now so catastrophically unequal - and the currencies with which they trade so different in character and value - that major catch-up gains of the quality that occurred in the 1960s are not likely to take place until a new competitve equilibrium is established through major shifts in economic and political power. The second part of this important and original work is devoted to a carefully worked out set of strategies that would confer important new opportunities on black people while blunting the ability of whites to use prior position and incumbency - conferred under the rules of a former racist society - to win each new round of political, economic and education advantage. This is a book of courage and insight.

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905 pages
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English
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New York Faulkner
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January 1, 1985
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000OYF304
Publisher ‏ : ‎ New York Faulkner; Second Printing edition (January 1, 1985)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 905 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds

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Theodore Cross’s (1924-2010) lifework has been the publishing of professional journals in law, science, and civil rights. The founder of the political website Birders United and the author of Birds of the Sea, Shore, and Tundra.

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Meagan Jackson

Book in Great condition but It didn’t come with the cover in the photo

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I received the book in a timely manner and it’s in great condition. I’m sad that it didn’t come with the covering as advertised. I already have this book in my collection and was gifting it to someone. So I hate that the removable cover was not included in my package, but it is what it is. Still a good buy.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2019

Highly recommended!

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I waited and waited and waited for the book to arrive.........I thought my order was lost.
but the book is a classic and I am glad I own a paperback copy.

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