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Freedom Is A Constant Struggle

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Freedom Is A Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis is a collection of essays and speeches exploring the interconnectedness of struggles against systemic oppression worldwide. It delves into themes such as racial and gender inequality, incarceration, and the liberation movements by highlighting the links between historical and contemporary fights for freedom and justice. Through these reflections, Davis challenges readers to consider the global context of local campaigns for change.
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You might enjoy this engaging collection if you're interested in interlinking social justice movements, exploring insights on freedom and equality, or understanding the intersectionality of global struggles against oppression. With Angela Y. Davis's thought-provoking speeches and interviews, the book offers inspiration for activists and those passionate about progressive change.

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From the author of Women, Race and Class, this is a timely provocation that examines the concept of attaining freedom in light of our current world conflicts.

In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world.

Reflecting on the importance of black feminism, intersectionality, and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation efforts, from the Black Freedom Movement to the South African anti-Apartheid movement. She highlights connections and analyses today's struggles against state terror, from Ferguson to Palestine.

Facing a world of outrageous injustice, Davis challenges us to imagine and build the movement for human liberation. In doing so, she reminds us that Freedom Is A Constant Struggle.

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Angela Davis’s book is celebrated for its insightful exploration of freedom and courage, drawing historical connections while advocating for intersectional solidarity. Desmond Tutu highlights its inspiring call to embrace the challenging yet beautiful journey to freedom, while Judith Butler praises Davis’s ability to connect past struggles with future possibilities. Gloria Steinem underscores its practical support for daily life and action, demonstrating Davis’s leadership by example.

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ISBN: 9780241994603

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 139g

Pages: 192

About the Author

ANGELA Y. DAVIS is Professor Emerita of History of Consciousness and Feminist Studies at UC Santa Cruz. An activist, writer and lecturer, her work focuses on prisons, police, abolition and the related intersections of race, gender and class. She is the author of many books, including Women, Race and Class and Freedom Is a Constant Struggle.

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