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Sites of Race

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Sites of Race features a series of insightful conversations between leading critical race theorist David Theo Goldberg and Susan Searls Giroux. This collection reflects on Goldberg's rigorous studies of race and racism, exploring crucial concepts such as the Racial State, militarism as a culture, and the 'theology of race'. It thoughtfully connects theoretical ideas with contemporary events like the War on Terror, Hurricane Katrina, the killing of Trayvon Martin, and immigration laws, providing a comprehensive overview of his influential work.
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Ideal for students and scholars of critical race theory, social sciences, and humanities, as well as readers interested in contemporary debates on race, politics, and society. This book provides both an entry point for newcomers and fresh insights for established academics.

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Critical social theorist and philosopher David Theo Goldberg is one of the defining figures in critical race theory.

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Critical social theorist and philosopher David Theo Goldberg is one of the defining figures in critical race theory. His work, unsurpassed in its analytical rigour and political urgency, has helped transform the way we think about race and racism across the humanities and social sciences, in critical, social and political theory and across geopolitical regions.

In this timely collection of incisive and lively conversations with Susan Searls Giroux, Goldberg reflects upon his studies of race and racism, exploring the key elements in his thought and their contribution to current debates. Sites of Race is a comprehensive overview of Goldberg’s central ideas and concepts, including the idea of the Racial State, his emphasis on militarism as a culture, and his treatment of the "theology of race".

Elegantly navigating between the theoretical and the concrete, he brings fresh insight to bear on significant recent events such as the War on Terror, Katrina, the killing of Trayvon Martin and Arizona's controversial immigration laws, in the process enriching and elaborating upon his vast body of work to date.

Sites of Race offers fresh avenues into Goldberg's work for those already familiar with it, and provides an ideal entry point for students new to the field of critical race theory.

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  • Sites of Race
    Critical social theorist and philosopher David Theo Goldberg is one of the defining figures in critical race theory. His work, unsurpassed in its analytical rigour and political urgency, has helped transform the way we think about race and racism across the humanities and social sciences, in critical, social and political theory and across geopolitical regions. In this timely collection of...
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Described as lively, incisive, and provocative, the book serves as both an accessible introduction for newcomers and a substantial elaboration for those familiar with Goldberg's work. Critics praise its sophisticated analysis and engaging conversational style, calling it a milestone text in race and racism theory. Noted scholar Angela Y. Davis emphasises its ability to link complex racial analyses to key historical events, making it relevant and accessible to a wide audience.

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ISBN: 9780745671796

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 313g

Pages: 232

About the Author

David Theo Goldberg is Director at the UC Humanities research institute and Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of California Susan Searls Giroux is Associate Vice President (Faculty) and Professor of English at McMaster University

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