JOURNAL ARTICLE

California, A Slave State by Jean Pfaelzer (review).

Published In: Western American Literature, 2024, v. 59, n. 3. P. 292 1 of 3
Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Castaneda, Terri A. 3 of 3

Abstract

Jean Pfaelzer's book "California, A Slave State" sheds light on the hidden history of California's reliance on enslaved labor from various marginalized populations, including Indigenous, Black, Chinese, Latino, and incarcerated individuals. The book challenges the myth of California as a "free state" by exposing the exploitation and bondage that built the Golden State. Through meticulous research and first-person accounts, Pfaelzer reveals the interconnected systems of oppression and greed that shaped California's past and continue to impact contemporary issues like trafficking and convict labor. This text is a valuable resource for scholars and students in critical race, ethnic, and American studies, sparking important conversations about reparations and social justice movements. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Western American Literature. 2024/10, Vol. 59, Issue 3, p292
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:History
Publication Date:2024
ISSN:0043-3462
DOI:10.1353/wal.2024.a947263
Accession Number:181988643
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