Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition
Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000480
Book • Nonfiction
2000
Adult
18+ years
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In Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition, Cedric J. Robinson explores the development of Black radicalism as distinct from Western Marxism. The book examines how African diasporic experiences and historical struggles against oppression inform a unique Black revolutionary tradition, challenging Eurocentric theories of political economy and class struggle.
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Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition by Cedric J. Robinson is widely praised for its deep historical analysis and critical reinterpretation of Marxism through the lens of Black radicalism. Some readers find it dense and challenging, but its groundbreaking insights into racial capitalism and historical context are highly valued in academic circles.
Who Should Read Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition?
Readers interested in Black Marxism: The Making of the Black Radical Tradition by Cedric J. Robinson are likely academics or activists exploring intersections of race and class. They may also enjoy Capitalism and Slavery by Eric Williams or The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon.
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