New Bones

Name: New Bones
Brand: Unknown
SKU: 9781942173748
Price: 37.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Abolitionism and the Captive Maternal

By Joy James

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.62

( 21 ratings, 4 reviews)

Summary

New Bones by Joy James is a politically charged work rooted in activism and social justice. Drawing inspiration from Erica Garner, daughter of Eric Garner, the book resonates strongly with movements like Black Lives Matter. It represents James's first publication by a trade publisher, marking a significant step in reaching wider audiences beyond academia and activism.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$37⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

New Bones

$37⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for readers interested in contemporary politics, social activism, and Black Lives Matter. Suitable for those looking to engage with critical perspectives on race, justice, and resistance.

Description

Joy James has a long, well-regarded career marked by praise from author-activists including Angela Davis, Robin D.G. Kelly, Howard Zinn, and Manning Marable, with reviews in trade, academic, and popular press.

This, her first book published by a trade publisher, is poised to break out and join with her academic/activist peers in reaching a broader audience.

New Bones was inspired by and is dedicated to Erica Garner, Eric Garner's daughter, and will be embraced by Black Lives Matter activists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781942173748

Publisher: Common Notions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Common Notions

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

Collections

Education & Reference Joy James Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Joy James, Ebenezer Fitch Professor of Humanities at Williams College, is the author ofResisting State Violence;Shadowboxing: Representations of Black Feminist Politics;Transcending the Talented Tenth;Seeking the Beloved Community; and most recentlyIn Pursuit of Revolutionary Love and New Bones Abolition.James's numerous political theory articles on policing, prisons, abolitions, feminisms; and anti-Black racism include "The Womb of Western Theory," an exploration of the Captive Maternal. James is editor ofThe New Abolitionists; Imprisoned Intellectuals; Warfare in the American Homeland; The Angela Y. Davis Reader; and coeditor of TheBlack Feminist Reader.