Frantz Fanon: Critical Perspectives

by Anthony C. Alessandrini (Editor)

Overview

Frantz Fanon was a fearless critic of colonialism and a key figure in Algeria's struggle for independence. Frantz Fanon: Critical Perspectives addresses Fanon's extraordinary, often contraversial writings, and examines the ways in which his work can shed light on contemporary issues in cultural politics. Embracing feminist theory, cultural studies and postcolonialism, Frantz Fanon: Critical Perspectives offers new directions for cultural and political thought in the postcolonial era.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415189767
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/17/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part I. Re-Reading Fanon's Legacy Part II. Fannon and/as Cultural Studies Part III. Finding Something Different: Fanon and the Future of Cultural Politics

Editorial Reviews

Offers perspectives of feminist theory, cultural studies, and postcolonialism on the work of French psychoanalyst and social critic Fanon (1925-61). The 14 essays examine his commitment to the Algerian revolution, address debates over his gender and sexual politics, question how his work might contribute to contemporary cultural studies, and speculate on how it could influence political and intellectual thought. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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