Best Intentions: The Education and Killing of Edmund Perry Anson, Robert Sam

Best Intentions: The Education and Killing of Edmund Perry Anson, Robert Sam is a compelling sociological examination published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group in 1988. This meticulously researched work explores the tragic intersection of race, education, and social mobility in late 20th century America. Anson's narrative investigates the complex circumstances surrounding Edmund Perry, a promising Exeter Academy graduate headed for Stanford University, whose life ended in a controversial police shooting. The book (ISBN 10: 0394757076 / ISBN 13: 9780394757070) offers profound insights into the challenges faced by African American students navigating elite educational institutions while maintaining connections to their communities of origin. A significant contribution to discussions on educational inequality and racial justice.