40 pages 1 hour read

Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve

Crook County

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve's Crook County expertly unveils systemic racism within the Chicago criminal courts, praised for thorough research and gripping narratives. Critics commend its compelling accounts, though some found repetition in its case studies, potentially affecting engagement. Overall, it's an impactful and sobering look at justice disparities.

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Who Should Read Crook County?

Readers intrigued by systemic racial injustices within the U.S. legal system will appreciate Crook County by Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve. Similar to Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow, this book offers a critical and revealing examination of court procedures, making it ideal for those interested in sociology, criminology, and social justice.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Identity: Race
Society: Class
Society: Politics & Government
Topics
Race / Racism
Education
Sociology
Genre
Education
Mystery / Crime Fiction