--- product_id: 330635026 title: "The New Jim Crow (10th Anniversary Edition)" price: "¥5665" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/330635026-the-new-jim-crow-10th-anniversary-edition store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The New Jim Crow (10th Anniversary Edition) **Price:** ¥5665 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The New Jim Crow (10th Anniversary Edition) - **How much does it cost?** ¥5665 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/330635026-the-new-jim-crow-10th-anniversary-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The New Jim Crow (10th Anniversary Edition) by Alexander, Michelle online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Alexander argues in 'The New Jim Crow' that the US War on Drugs (launched by Reagan and escalated under Clinton - years in which drug use was actually in decline) has led directly to the mass incarceration of the young adult male African American population in the US. She uses an impressive array of statistical data to support her claim that the rhetoric of the drugs war, though 'racially sanitized', has produced a "new system of racialized social control" and that this development has been facilitated by the courts (including the US Supreme Court) which have turned a blind eye to racial bias in law enforcement by police, prosecutors and judges. Some of the statistical materials that Alexander provides to support her arguments are scarcely believable. Take, for example, the fact that in major US cities up to 80% of all young African American males now have a criminal record; that in at least 15 US states the rate of imprisonment of blacks on drugs charges is 20 to 50 times higher than that of whites (even though the evidence shows that white youths are more likely to be involved in drug usage), and that over 31 million people have been arrested for drugs offences since the War on Drugs began. The savage sentencing powers of judges are also difficult to comprehend. For instance, a 10-year prison sentence can be imposed for possession of a small quantity of marijuana; a 5-year minimum sentence is mandatory for simple possession of cocaine, and life sentences are regarded as "perfectly appropriate" for first-time drug offenders. Even the death penalty is allowed for certain drugs-related crimes. Alexander also notes that the US now has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world, imprisoning a much higher proportion of its population than, say, Russia, China, Iran or even apartheid South Africa. The devastating consequences of imprisonment are compounded by what Alexander calls 'legalized discrimination' experienced by those who have been imprisoned, including lifetime bans on voting and jury service as well as restrictions on access to public housing, employment, education and welfare benefits. "For a minor offense", Alexander writes, "you can be subjected to discrimination, scorn, and exclusion for the rest of your life." Mass incarceration, she argues, has created a caste system whose members are "permanently barred by law and custom from mainstream society" on a scale "unparalleled in world history". In short, "mass incarceration, like its predecessor Jim Crow, creates and maintains racial segregation." This is a truly astonishing book and the writing is powerful and passionate. But this is not exaggerated polemic. There are over 30 pages of notes and references at the end of the book and Alexander is meticulous in providing chapter and verse to support her arguments. The New Jim Crow is shocking and makes very disturbing reading. Review: Importante leitura para se entender um pouco mais de cono tudo era ainda pior há alguns anos. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #80,466 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Criminal Law #112 in Crime & Criminals #573 in Specific Topics in Politics & Government | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,158) | | Dimensions | 13.97 x 3.18 x 21.59 cm | | Edition | 10th Anniversary ed. | | ISBN-10 | 1620971933 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1620971932 | | Item weight | 386 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | 7 January 2020 | | Publisher | The New Press | ## Images ![The New Jim Crow (10th Anniversary Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819g827zGlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***N on 29 July 2016* Alexander argues in 'The New Jim Crow' that the US War on Drugs (launched by Reagan and escalated under Clinton - years in which drug use was actually in decline) has led directly to the mass incarceration of the young adult male African American population in the US. She uses an impressive array of statistical data to support her claim that the rhetoric of the drugs war, though 'racially sanitized', has produced a "new system of racialized social control" and that this development has been facilitated by the courts (including the US Supreme Court) which have turned a blind eye to racial bias in law enforcement by police, prosecutors and judges. Some of the statistical materials that Alexander provides to support her arguments are scarcely believable. Take, for example, the fact that in major US cities up to 80% of all young African American males now have a criminal record; that in at least 15 US states the rate of imprisonment of blacks on drugs charges is 20 to 50 times higher than that of whites (even though the evidence shows that white youths are more likely to be involved in drug usage), and that over 31 million people have been arrested for drugs offences since the War on Drugs began. The savage sentencing powers of judges are also difficult to comprehend. For instance, a 10-year prison sentence can be imposed for possession of a small quantity of marijuana; a 5-year minimum sentence is mandatory for simple possession of cocaine, and life sentences are regarded as "perfectly appropriate" for first-time drug offenders. Even the death penalty is allowed for certain drugs-related crimes. Alexander also notes that the US now has the highest rate of imprisonment in the world, imprisoning a much higher proportion of its population than, say, Russia, China, Iran or even apartheid South Africa. The devastating consequences of imprisonment are compounded by what Alexander calls 'legalized discrimination' experienced by those who have been imprisoned, including lifetime bans on voting and jury service as well as restrictions on access to public housing, employment, education and welfare benefits. "For a minor offense", Alexander writes, "you can be subjected to discrimination, scorn, and exclusion for the rest of your life." Mass incarceration, she argues, has created a caste system whose members are "permanently barred by law and custom from mainstream society" on a scale "unparalleled in world history". In short, "mass incarceration, like its predecessor Jim Crow, creates and maintains racial segregation." This is a truly astonishing book and the writing is powerful and passionate. But this is not exaggerated polemic. There are over 30 pages of notes and references at the end of the book and Alexander is meticulous in providing chapter and verse to support her arguments. The New Jim Crow is shocking and makes very disturbing reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***A on 29 January 2025* Importante leitura para se entender um pouco mais de cono tudo era ainda pior há alguns anos. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***. on 8 August 2019* Bien ## Frequently Bought Together - The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness - The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America - The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/330635026-the-new-jim-crow-10th-anniversary-edition](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/330635026-the-new-jim-crow-10th-anniversary-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*