The Last Plantation by James R. Jones (Paperback Book)

Name: The Last Plantation by James R. Jones (Paperback Book)
Brand: Princeton University Press

Princeton University Press

A revealing look at the covert and institutionalized racism lurking in the congressional workplaceRacism continues to infuse Congress\u2019s daily practice of lawmaking and shape who obtains congressional employment. In this timely and provocative book, James Jones reveals how and why many who work in Congress call it the \u201CLast Plantation.\u201D He shows that even as the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s and antidiscrimination laws were implemented across the nation, Congress remained exempt from federal workplace protections for decades. These exemptions institutionalized inequality in the congressional workplace well into the twenty-first century.\nCombining groundbreaking research and compelling firsthand accounts from scores of congressional staffers, Jones uncovers the hidden\n\nThe Last Plantation\nRacism and Resistance in the Halls of Congress\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracke;