# How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America: Race, Political Economy and Society

Society: How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America is Manning Marable’s study of race and class in the United States, presented in this reprint edition with a new foreword by Leith Mullings. Its subject matter suits readers exploring American politics, history and political economy, but the listing does not provide a chapter-by-chapter contents list.

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## At a glance

- Examines the intersection of racism and class in the United States.
- The listing describes the book as a standard text for courses in American politics and history.
- This edition includes a new foreword by Leith Mullings.

## Pros

- The stated focus on race and class gives the book a clear fit for readers of American political economy and history.
- The 360-page length offers a substantial treatment rather than a short overview.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Haymarket Books
- Publication date: 2 February 2016
- Edition: Reprint
- Language: English
- Print length: 360 pages
- ISBN-10: 160846511X
- ISBN-13: 978-1608465118
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 522 g
- Dimensions: 14.99 x 2.54 x 22.61 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the book as a study of racism and class in the United States, but supplies no contents list or detail on how individual topics are covered.

## A good fit for

- Readers studying American politics, history, race and class.
- Political activists interested in racial and economic inequality.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a brief introduction or a book outside the US political and social context.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is this book about?
The listing describes it as a study of the intersection of racism and class in the United States.
### What is included in this edition?
The listing identifies it as a reprint with a new foreword by Leith Mullings.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 360 pages.

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