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Helena Hansen et al., "Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America" (U California Press, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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This chapter examines the connection between racial capitalism and the opioid crisis in America, focusing on how systemic inequalities affect opioid distribution and perception across communities. It presents a critical analysis of historical and socio-economic factors contributing to racial disparities in health outcomes and urges a rethinking of policy implications for social justice.

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