When crack was king : a people's history of a misunderstood era
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Published
New York : One World, [2023].
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Nyack Library - Adult Nonfiction
362.29 RAM
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362.29 RAM
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Nyack Library - Adult Nonfiction | 362.29 RAM | On Shelf |
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Chester Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 362.29 Ramsey | On Shelf |
Haverstraw Garnerville - Adult Nonfiction | 362.29 Ram | On Shelf |
Nanuet Public Library - New Adult Nonfiction | 362.298 Ram | On Shelf |
Newburgh Free Library - New Adult Nonfiction | 362.298 RAM | On Shelf |
Stony Point-Rose Memorial Library - Adult Nonfiction | 362.298 RAM | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : One World, [2023].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 427 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-407) and index.
Description
"The crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s is arguably the least examined crisis in American history. Beginning with the myths inspired by Reagan's war on drugs, journalist Donovan X. Ramsey's exacting work exposes the undeniable links between the last triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement and the consequences we live with today-a racist criminal justice system, continued mass incarceration and gentrification, and increased police brutality. When Crack Was King follows four individuals to give us a startling portrait of crack's destruction and devastating legacy. Elgin Swift, an archetype of American industry and ambition and son of a crack-addicted father who turned their home into a "crack house"; Lennie Woodley, a former crack addict and a sex worker; Kurt Schmoke, former mayor of Baltimore and an early advocate of decriminalization; and lastly, Shawn McCray, community activist, basketball prodigy, and a founding member of the Zoo Crew, Newark's most legendary group of drug traffickers"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ramsey, D. X. (2023). When crack was king: a people's history of a misunderstood era (First edition.). One World.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ramsey, Donovan X.. 2023. When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era. One World.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ramsey, Donovan X.. When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era One World, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ramsey, Donovan X.. When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era First edition., One World, 2023.
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