The New Jim Crow is a groundbreaking book by Michelle Alexander that explores the racial disparities in the American criminal justice system. It examines how the system perpetuates racial inequality and creates a new form of racial control. Alexander argues that mass incarceration has become the new Jim Crow, targeting African Americans and other minority groups disproportionately. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of race, criminal justice, and social inequality.