Robyn C. Spencer
The Revolution Has Come
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822362869
- author:
- Robyn C. Spencer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Countries & Regions, Robyn C. Spencer,The Revolution Has Come,Duke University Press Books,0822362864,Politics: General & Reference,African American political activists,African American social ref
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Revolution Has Come: Black Power, Gender, and the Black Panther Party in Oakland By Robyn C. Spencer, published by Duke University Press. This book explores the evolution of the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California, where hundreds of young people became involved with the organization. Through a detailed examination of interviews, FBI files, and archival materials, Spencer sheds light on how the party's internal politics and external repression shaped its development and eventual dissolution. Spencer also delves into the role of gender within the Black Panther Party, highlighting the contributions of women to the movement and their experiences as members. By examining the party's international activism, interracial alliances, commitment to addressing state violence, and efforts to foster self-determination in Oakland's black communities, Spencer provides a nuanced understanding of how the Black Panthers embodied Black Power. The Revolution Has Come offers a comprehensive view of the party's sixteen-year history, revealing the complexities and challenges faced by its members.
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