Dabiri, Emma
Don't Touch My Hair
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141986289
- author:
- Dabiri, Emma
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Don't Touch My Hair is a groundbreaking exploration of black women and their hair, tracing its significance across history, culture, and identity. From pre-colonial Africa to modern-day movements, Emma Dabiri examines the complex relationships between hair, power, and oppression.
This powerful book delves into the world of black hairstyling, uncovering sophisticated indigenous mathematical systems and styles that served as secret intelligence networks for enslaved Africans seeking freedom. By examining the intersection of hair culture with cosmology, politics, and philosophy, Dabiri reveals a rich and complex history that challenges our understanding of identity and belonging.
Shortlisted for the 2019 Irish Book Awards, Don't Touch My Hair is a thought-provoking exploration of black hairstyling as an allegory for black oppression and liberation. With its unique blend of intellectual investigation and cultural critique, this book offers a fresh perspective on a topic that has long been overlooked.
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