Appiah, Kwame Anthony
Black Skin, White Masks
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802143006
- author:
- Appiah, Kwame Anthony
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.9 x 21 centimetres (0.20
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, African-American Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Black Skin, White Masks by Frantz Fanon is a seminal work that has had a profound impact on black identity and critical race theory. This influential study explores the black psyche in a white world, offering a scientific analysis of racial difference and colonialism.
First published in 1952, Black Skin, White Masks remains a vital force today, with its poetic prose and insightful analysis continuing to resonate with readers around the world. A major influence on civil rights, anti-colonial, and black consciousness movements, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of racial difference.
Translated into English for a new generation of readers, Black Skin, White Masks offers a powerful exploration of the human experience under conditions of oppression. Its enduring relevance makes it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the roots of social justice movements and the ongoing struggle against racism.