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  Academic Book Review:   Seeking Sexual Freedom Bibliographic Information Title:   Seeking Sexual Freedom: African Rites, Rituals, and Sankofa in the Bedroom Author:   Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah Edition:   First Edition Publication Date:   March 3, 2026 Publisher:   Atria/One Signal Publishers Page Count:   288 pages ISBN/ASIN:   9781668209684 / 1668209683 Genre:   Nonfiction / African Studies / Feminism / Sociology of Sexuality Target Audience:   Academics in gender and post-colonial studies, policy analysts, feminists, and general adult readers interested in sociology and personal liberation. Rating:   ★★★★½ (4.5 out of 5 stars) Disclaimer: I was provided a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. This provision has in no way affected the content, objectivity, or critical analysis of this review. Introduction: Purpose and Thesis Published in the spring of 2026, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah’s   Seeking...

  Book Review:   After the War on Crime: Race, Democracy, and a New Reconstruction Disclaimer:  I was provided an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. This provision has in no way affected the content, objectivity, or critical analysis of this review. Publication and Context Title:   After the War on Crime: Race, Democracy, and a New Reconstruction Editors:   Mary Louise Frampton, Jonathan Simon, Ian F. Haney-López Publication Date:   July 1, 2008 Page Count:   256 pages Format:   Hardcover Genre:   Non-Fiction / Criminology / Sociology / Political Science Target Audience:   Academics, policy professionals, community activists, and readers interested in criminal justice reform, sociology, and American political history. Contextual Backdrop: Published in 2008, this volume addresses the socio-political landscape of the United States following decades of a “war on crime” that began in the 1970s. The bo...