Lynching has often been called "America's national crime" that has defined the tradition of extralegal violence in America. Having claimed many thousand victims; "Judge Lynch" holds a firm place in the dark recesses of our national memory.In Popular Justice; Manfred Berg explores the history of lynching from the colonial era to the present. American lynch law; he argues; has rested on three pillars: the frontier experience; racism; and the anti-authoritarian spirit of grassroots democracy. Berg looks beyond the familiar story of mob violence against African American victims; who comprised the majority of lynch targets; to include violence targeting other victim groups; such as Mexicans and the Chinese; as well as many of those cases in which race did not play a role. As he nears the modern era; he focuses on the societal changes that ended lynching as a public spectacle.Berg's narrative concludes with an examination of lynching's legacy in American culture. From the colonial era and the American Revolution up to the twenty-first century; lynching has been a part of our nation's history. Manfred Berg provides us with the first comprehensive overview of "popular justice."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good book on the Politics dealing with Native American CountryBy Melvin S. MilesVery good book on the Politics dealing with Native American Country; but also with the legal system and case review of landmark Native American Country cases. Also; in depth information on legislatures affecting tribes.This was a required course book for Native American Politics at my college I attend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book for those wanting to know more about Native Americans and Politics.By Janae FuquaHelped me learn a lot about Native Americans and how the political system really makes it hard for them to gain rights and assert their natural privileges such as freedom of religion. Highly recommend2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. excellent; authoritative resourceBy Tech; Books; CoffeeOne of the few studies of Native American politics out there today. I teach courses in racial and ethnic politics; and this book is incredibly helpful; not only for the arguments that Wilkins makes; but perhaps even more so because of its comprehensive scope--both historically; and with respect to political behavior *and* institutions.
