| Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st Century Contributor(s): Andrews, Kehinde (Author) |
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ISBN: 1786992779 ISBN-13: 9781786992772 Publisher: Zed Books OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Black Studies (global) - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Radicalism - Education | Higher |
| Dewey: 941.004 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.1" W x 7.7" (0.70 lbs) 360 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Back to Black traces the long and eminent history of Black radical politics. Born out of resistance to slavery and colonialism, its rich past encompasses figures such as Marcus Garvey, Angela Davis, the Black Panthers and the Black Lives Matter activists of today. At its core it argues that racism is inexorably embedded in the fabric of society, and that it can never be overcome unless by enacting change outside of this suffocating system. Yet this Black radicalism has been diluted and moderated over time; wilfully misrepresented and caricatured by others; divested of its legacy, potency, and force. Kehinde Andrews explores the true roots of this tradition and connects the dots to today's struggles by showing what a renewed politics of Black radicalism might look like in the 21st century. |
Contributor Bio(s): Andrews, Kehinde: - Kehinde Andrews is associate professor of sociology in the School of Social Sciences at Birmingham City University. He developed Europe's first Black Studies undergraduate degree. Andrews is also director of the Centre for Critical Social Research, founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity, and cochair of the Black Studies Association. He writes for the Guardian, among other outlets, and has made videos for BBC Viewsnight, Guardian Online, and TED Talks. |