“Joy James is among the most thought-provoking progressive intellectuals in America today. James’s recent collection of essays, Resisting State Violence presents a powerful critique of contemporary issues from the perspective of race, class, and gender. The topics examined in the book range widely, from an overview of the Thomas-Hill controversy, to an insightful assessment of multiculturalism. James’s analysis points us towards a transformative cultural and political analysis, advancing the struggle for social justice in American society. Resisting State Violence should be well received by activists and scholars alike.”