Thompson, Professor Ayanna
Blackface (Object Lessons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501374012
- author:
- Thompson, Professor Ayanna
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 12.5 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Blackface by Ayanna Thompson explores the complex and often disturbing history of blackface in performance and everyday life. From its origins in early English stages to its contemporary manifestations, this book examines the ways in which blackface has been used to perpetuate racism and anti-Blackness. Thompson sheds light on the filthy thread that connects these disparate moments, revealing a legacy of hate and intolerance that continues to impact our society today. With Object Lessons, published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic, this book offers a nuanced understanding of blackface and its ongoing influence. By examining the history and cultural significance of blackface, Thompson provides hope for a future where new performance paradigms can challenge and dismantle these racist traditions.
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