Critical Race Theory: An Introduction
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For well over a decade, critical race theory—the school of thought that holds that race lies at the very nexus of American life—has roiled the legal academy. In recent years, however, the fundamental principles of the movement have influenced other academic disciplines, from sociology and politics to ethnic studies and history. And yet, while the critical race theory movement has spawned dozens of conferences and numerous books, no concise, accessible volume outlines its basic parameters and tenets. Here, then, from two of the founders of the movement, is the first primer on one of the most influential intellectual movements in American law and politics. Booknews This small paperback introduces critical race theory to the undergraduate student (study questions conclude each chapter). The authors introduce the concept; cover the main themes of the theorymaterial determinism, revisionist interpretations of history, the critique of liberalism, and structural determinism; describe storytelling, counterstorytelling, and the narrative turn; and consider intersectionality and anti-essentialism. Delgado teaches law at the U. of Colorado in Boulder where Stefancic is a research associate in law and author. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
AcknowledgmentsForewordIIntroduction1IIHallmark Critical Race Theory Themes15IIILegal Storytelling and Narrative Analysis37IVLooking Inward51VPower and the Shape of Knowledge67VICritiques and Responses to Criticism87VIICritical Race Theory Today101VIIIConclusion129Glossary of Terms141Index157About the Authors167
