Racism in The Autobiography of Malcolm X

by Candice L. Mancini (Editor)

Overview

Published shortly after his assassination, The Autobiography of Malcolm X recounts Malcolm X's painful childhood, from his early experiences with racism, to his conversion to the Nation of Islam while in prison, to his years of activism as a leader and proponent of Black Nationalism. This volume offers a diverse range of perspectives on the role of racism in the life of Malcolm X and his autobiography. Essays discuss Malcolm X's life, his quest for racial truth, the psychological impact of racism, black identity shaped by white racism, and Malcolm X as spokesman and leader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737742602
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	09/20/2008
Series:	Social Issues in Literature Series
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

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Editorial Reviews

Review: Racism in The Autobiography of Malcolm X "The first election of an African American as President of the United States does not obviate the need for examination of racism in America. If anything, President Obama's presence provides an opportunity for a deeper and more honest discussion than ever before. In high schools and colleges, The Autobiography of Malcolm X represents an outstanding vehicle for such an exploration. In classes reading Haley's work, this new volume in Greenhaven's Social Issues in Literature series should be a mandatory companion text. Following the format of the series, the first chapter is comprised of biographical essays—in this case, three about Malcolm X and one about Alex Haley. The middle chapter explores the issue of racism in connection to the literary work; these essays examine the protagonist's attitude and role in violent protest, the evolution of black identity, Malcolm X's own attitudes toward other races and the historical accuracy of Haley's portrayal. The final chapter offers contemporary perspectives on racism, including essays about the burden carried by post-9/11 Muslim Americans and social, economic and political challenges faced by African Americans today. Like other volumes in this series, the contributors here are uniformly authoritative; they include university professors in African American history, literature, philosophy, Middle Eastern studies and journalism and most notably, civil rights activist and assistant to Martin Luther King, Jr., Bayard Rustin. Chapter discussion questions, a bibliography for further research and a general index conclude the volume. Highly recommended for high school and college libraries."—Doug's Student Reference Room, August 2009

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