
Policing the Crisis w/ Michael Denning
The Dig
Race, Culture, and Crisis in British Society
This chapter explores the structural implications of race, particularly within the Black community, and its intersection with class dynamics in education, work, and housing. It critiques historical concepts and their relevance in current social settings, emphasizing the importance of nuanced understandings of societal experiences. Through a rich narrative that intertwines ethnography and literary techniques, the chapter highlights the complexities of common sense, political crises, and the evolution of local social structures during significant cultural shifts in the 1960s and 1970s.
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