Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word (Other)

from MiaCulpa

I approached this book as I would an unexploded landmine, acknowledging the effect the title word has had over the United States, and throughout the world. The book turned out to be more academic than I initially expected (I was looking for something akin to the popular history genre of the histo...

from bhabeck

Though I don't read much non-fiction nowadays, I put this book on my TBR a few years ago after reading several positive reviews. And, I am glad I did. The author, Randall Kennedy, explores the use of the N-word in American culture through personal experience, anecdotes, court cases, and many othe...

from JerseyGirl21

Very informative. It's a word that can get you fired or killed.

from cblaker

A well-written book that would interest anyone who reads on Black issues and American culture. The author explains all the different contexts the word can be used. He explained the legal history surrounding the word. The most informative section (for me since I'm white) is on the use of the n-wor...

from tuckerresearch

A good history of the word and its usages in American life with a large focus on the legal system (the author is a lawyer). Probably the best straight history of the subject. The author does suggest the word could be used properly in art, writing, and teaching, and he argues that non-insulting, n...