Frantz Fanon: Philosopher of the Barricades - Brossura

Hudis, Peter

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ISBN 10: 0745336256 ISBN 13: 9780745336251

Casa editrice: Pluto Press, 2015

Riassunto

Few figures loom as large in the intellectual history of revolution and postcolonialism than Frantz Fanon. An intellectual who devoted his life to activism, he utilized his deep knowledge of psychology and philosophy in the service of the movement for democratic participation and political sovereignty in his native Martinique and around the world.
 
With FranzFanon, Peter Hudis presents a penetrating critical biography of the activist’s life and work. Countering the prevailing belief that Fanon’s contributions to modern thought can be wholly defined by an advocacy of violence, Hudis presents his work instead as an integrated whole, showing that its nuances—and thus its importance—can only be appreciated in light of Fanon’s efforts to fuse philosophical theory and actual practice. By taking seriously Fanon’s philosophical and psychological contributions, as well as his political activism, Hudis presents a powerful and perceptive new view of the man and his achievement.
 
This brief, richly perceptive introduction to Fanon will give new force to his ideas, his life, and his example for people engaged in radical political theory and taking action against oppression around the world today.
 

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Recensione:

An iconoclastic exegesis of Fanon's life and work. In what is sure to become a classic text, Hudis shows himself to be one of the most important thinkers of our generation. (Peter McLaren, Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies at Chapman University)

If you are new to Fanon or you are returning to his work, Peter Hudis' Frantz Fanon: Philosopher of the Barricades is a must read! (Lenore Daniels, PhD, theorist, writer, activist)

A lively and provocative reading of Fanon's life and work that challenges many of the more recent interpretations of this major figure. Very good reading for the time of growing inequality that we are passing through. (Paget Henry, Professor of Sociology at Brown University)

L'autore:

Peter Hudis is the author of Marx’s Concept of the Alternative to Capitalism and professor of philosophy and the humanities at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Illinois.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pluto Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0745336256
• ISBN 13: 9780745336251
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176