White by Law 10th Anniversary Edition

This thought-provoking book explores the legal construction of race through an analysis of the criteria used to determine whiteness, including skin color, language, and ancestry. The author argues that current race law perpetuates a troubling racial ideology of colorblind white dominance, which contributes to a system of white racial privilege defended by restrictive definitions of racism. Originally published in 1996, this 10th anniversary edition includes a new essay and preface by the author. A must-read for anyone interested in race, ethnicity, culture, politics, and gender in American society.