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Knocking the Hustle: Against the Neoliberal Turn in Black Politics Paperback – December 10, 2015

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  • Paperback: 190 pages
  • Publisher: Punctum Books (December 10, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0692540792
  • ISBN-13: 978-0692540794
  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.4 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Read!
By Muneera Fontaine on January 30, 2016
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I rarely write book reviews although I am an avid book reader. But when I saw that this book only had one review after I had been posting about it on my FB and twitter for the past two weeks I had to rectify the situation.Dr. Spence does an excellent job in explaining larger, complex terms and ideas in simple to understand language for those not in academia, making this book very accessible to the everyday Joe that he writes about in the book. He has caused me to look hard and deep at the language that I and those around me use to describe situations and people and the influence of the neoliberalist agenda that has spread it's tentacles in many areas of critical thought. Great read, leaves you re-thinking many things...
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5.0 out of 5 starsA must read
By Amazon Customer on February 2, 2016
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Mind opening, straight forward and accurate. I wish it was required reading for every activist, teacher, school administrator and high school students. Demonstrative of what our society/community is headed towards if we continue to use a business model in every aspect of society i.e. the public school system. After reading, you will understand how we can systematically change our communities for the benefit of all.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA stunning book that is well-written and well-researched.
By AD Bradford on January 19, 2016
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Lester K. Spence does a great job examining how neoliberalism shapes the lives of black people. I found it to be a timely in many respects, especially since it’s an election year. It is hard to pick one key chapter; the book is powerful in its entirety. It is a must read!
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5.0 out of 5 starsREAD THIS TRANSFORMATIONAL WORK NOW!!!
By Laura Harding on February 22, 2016
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This book is a must read!!! It should be required reading for anyone who is truly committed to transforming America, its inherent structural racism, and true equality. THis book was a transformational experience and the right combination of analysis and problem solving!! You cannot read Ta-Nehesi Coates' Between the World and Me without reading Dr. Lester K. Spence'sKnocking the Hustle- Against the Neoliberal Turn in Black Studies. While one lays out the problem. The other presents an analysis and blueprint that is transformational!! Now to complete the triumvirate with Keeanga Yamahtta Taylor's ‪#‎Blacklivesmatter‬ to Liberation. This book was an intellectual and spiritual experience for me!! Yes it needs some editing, and there are parts that can be hard for someone who is not used to academic writing, however that kind of writing is necessary in parts to lay the foundation for his thesis!!! There are so many layers to this thing, I have to re-read again :)
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3.0 out of 5 starsThe autobiographical sections could use an edit and revision, ...
By The Big Al on August 11, 2016
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The autobiographical sections could use an edit and revision, which is the reason for the three stars. The analytics, though, are first rate. The hustle helps folks survive, but it cripples them otherwise, and Spence isn't afraid to say so. His cultural analysis is illuminating. Read this one along with Matt Desmond's Evicted, Jeff Hobbs's The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, Jill Leovy's Ghettoside, and Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow. It'll be either an education about what's happened to our middle-class dreams or a reminder of what needs to change to make America decent again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars...Against the Narrative of Inevitability
By Jeong Yeon on March 31, 2016
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Written primarily against the neoliberal turn in black politics, "Knocking the Hustle" is also written against what might be called the (political) narrative of inevitability, the idea that things had to end up the way they did or that political economies in and of themselves have natural origins or trajectories. In other words, Dr. Spence examines the neoliberal turn as the product of politics, rather than providence. People didn't have to vote, organize, or legislate the way they did. Recognizing this allows us to move past questions of "what happened?" to those of how and why. Dr. Spence raises and answers these questions with clarity and force as he explicates the conditions leading to, consequences of, and counters against the neoliberal turn.
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5.0 out of 5 starsJust the right blend of storytelling and hard data
By Baba the Storyteller on August 4, 2016
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For anyone who is serious about understanding our current social/economic & racial climate, this book is a "must-read." I have long been a cynic of so many of the works produced by academicians who publish primarily for a track towards tenure. Spence's work restored my faith in the belief that analysis of our current struggle can be enlightening without insulting the intelligence of the reader. His ability to blend just the right amount of storytelling with hard data is a phenomenal skill that I wish more intellectuals would employ. Spence's honest anecdotal portrayals fused with an erudite analysis gives his work an "Everyman" feel.

What I appreciated the most was that "Knocking the Hustle" was not short on raising questions needed to clarify our conversation on matters of race but also offered answers steeped in an insightful historical analysis.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a better understanding of the contemporary struggle for social justice, neo-liberalism, and human rights.

Lester K. Spence harnesses the legacy of African-American scholars and scaffolds a framework that contributes to a greater understanding of our struggles against oppressive economic/social structures.
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