Thursday, June 4, 2009
Music news 'Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice' booksigning tonight
Posted by Rodney Carmichael @Rappin_Rodney on Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Paul Butler discusses and signs copies of "Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice." Tonight. 7 p.m. A Cappella Books, 484 Moreland Ave. L5P. 404-681-5128. www.acappellabooks.com.
Per the press release:
Paul Butler enters the conversation on prison reform with a unique perspective. A Harvard-educated former federal prosecutor, he once found himself on the other side of the law, convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Armed with the breadth of that experience, his first book, Let's Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice, is a powerful new inquiry into the US justice system and the cultural values that uphold it.The American Civil Liberties Union calls Let's Get Free, "a provocative and intelligent analysis of U.S. justice. Butler has a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on issues like the war on drugs, snitches, and whether locking so many people up really makes Americans safer. Butler's compelling writing makes Let's Get Free a great read, and his insightful analysis has the potential to make the United States a more just society."
Paul Butler is a law professor at Georgetown University and a regular commentator for CNN and NPR and contributes to the Washington Post.
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