29 pages 58 minutes read

Ruha Benjamin

Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin receives praise for its incisive analysis of the intersection between racial biases and technological development. Reviewers commend Benjamin's thorough research and engaging writing style, which makes complex concepts accessible. However, some critics wish for a deeper exploration of potential solutions to these pervasive issues. Overall, the book is highly recommended for its thought-provoking and timely content.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Race After Technology?

A reader who would enjoy Race After Technology by Ruha Benjamin is interested in the intersections of technology, race, and social justice. Comparably, fans of Safiya Noble's Algorithms of Oppression and Cathy O'Neil's Weapons of Math Destruction would find this book insightful and thought-provoking.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Technology
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Identity: Race