The Origins of Critical Race Theory: The People and Ideas That Created a Movement

Critical race theory (CRT), a vital movement and discipline in American legal scholarship, has transformed our understanding of systemic racism. Yet it has been demonized by opponents at every turn. Martinez and Smith weave together the many sources of critical race theory, recounting the origin story for one of the most insightful and controversial academic movements in U.S. history.

• | Author: Aja Y. Martinez, Robert O. Smith
• | Publisher: New York University Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 25, 2025
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781479832675
• | ISBN-10: 1479832677