Theorizing Black Feminisms: The Visionary Pragmatism of Black Women

by Abena P.A. Busia (Editor), Stanlie M. James (Editor)

Overview

Theorizing Black Feminisms outlines some of the crucial debates going on within contemporary Black feminist activity. In doing so it brings together a collection of some of the most exciting work by contemporary Black women scholars, celebrating Black women's agency and pragmatic activism. The volume encompasses a wide range of diverse subjects, refusing to be limited by notions of disciplinary boundaries or divisions between theory and practice. Essays on literature, sociology, history, political science, anthropology and art, are included, making the collection vital reading for anyone - activist, student, artist or scholar - interested in exploring the multidisciplinary possibilities of Black feminisms. An exciting and innovative book which both reflects and intervenes in a rapidly growing field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415073363
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/21/1993
Pages:	314
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Stanlie M. James, Abena P. A. Busia

Table of Contents

Foreword, List of illustrations, Notes on contributors, Introduction, Part I On revisioning paradigms, Part II On theory and action, Part III On controlling our bodies, Part IV On the language of identities, Index

Editorial Reviews

`One provocative feature of this collection is the diversity in presentation and writing style amon gthe authors. ... Amoung the first-person essays I found several to be especially well conceived and well written, ...' - ?

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