Wilderson, Frank B.
Afropessimism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781324090519
- author:
- Wilderson, Frank B.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14 x 2.5 centimeters (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography, Philosophers, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Afropessimism by Frank B. Wilderson is a thought-provoking work that presents a radical argument about Blackness and its relationship to slavery. At a time when protests against police brutality have resurfaced, Wilderson's book offers a necessary perspective on the ongoing impact of systemic racism. Through a combination of philosophical insight and personal memoir, Afropessimism makes a compelling case for viewing Blackness through the lens of perpetual slavery. The author's ambitious work is both poignant and powerful, conveying wisdom and clarity in the face of a fractured world. This book offers two significant gifts to its readers: it provides a plausible vision of a pessimistic worldview, while also depicting a remarkable life lived with courage and sincerity.