| Souls of W.E.B. Du Bois Contributor(s): Young, Alford A. (Author), Watts, Jerry Gafio (Author), Marable, Manning (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594511373 ISBN-13: 9781594511370 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: The Souls of W. E. B. Du Bois explores the relationship of W. E. B. Du Bois's seminal book, The Souls of Black Folk, to other works in his scholarly portfolio and to his larger project concerning race, racial identity, and the social objectives of scholarly engagement.The new, original chapters in this book, written by leading Du Bois scholars, offer a critical reading of Souls and its relevance a century later in today's world. The chapters show how Souls extends, refines, or introduces ideas developed in Du Bois's The Philadelphia Negro and Black Reconstruction, and how Souls relates to Du Bois's early considerations of social activism on the behalf of African Americans and to his thinking about the situation of African American women. The book demonstrates how significant Souls is for Du Bois's overarching objectives concerning racial theorizing, the social conditions affecting race, and the possibilities for social justice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - African American - Literary Criticism | Children's & Young Adult Literature - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005032671 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.06" W x 8.88" (0.74 lbs) 172 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This work marks the recent passing of the 100th Anniversary of Du Bois' classic of African American literature. More than fifty events and celebrations were held in cities and universities around the country. It poignantly explores the relationship of Du Bois, the man, to his writings. It is written by expert team of authors including the prominent Manning Marable. "The Souls of W. E. B. Du Bois" explores the relationship of W. E. B. Du Bois' seminal book, "The Souls of Black Folk", to other works in his scholarly portfolio and to his larger project concerning race, racial identity, and the social objectives of scholarly engagement. Prominent authors consider why the classic book remains so relevant today. |