The Political Writings from Alienation and Freedom

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The Political Writings from Alienation and Freedom by Frantz Fanon presents a collection of essays and speeches that delve into issues of colonisation, decolonisation, and the psychological impacts of social oppression. Fanon explores the themes of alienation and the quest for political freedom through a critical examination of societal structures. His philosophical insights are combined with revolutionary thoughts on how marginalised peoples can reclaim their agency and identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring the intersections of philosophy, psychology, and political theory. It offers an in-depth look at the ideas of Frantz Fanon, delving into themes of colonialism, alienation, and the psychology of oppression. This work is particularly appealing to those who wish to understand the complexities of identity and the struggle for freedom and liberation.

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The Political Writings from Alienation and Freedom

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Frantz Fanon’s political impact is difficult to overestimate. His anti-colonialist, philosophical, and revolutionary writings were among the most influential of the 20th century. The essays, articles, and notes published in this volume cover the most politically active period of his life and encapsulate the breadth, depth, and urgency of his writings. In particular, they clarify and amplify his much-debated views on violent resistance.

The Political Writings from Alienation and Freedom provides new complexity to our understanding of Fanon and reveals just how relevant his thinking is to the contemporary world and how important his ideas are to changing it.

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The Political Writings by Frantz Fanon are celebrated for capturing intense political thought reflective of their time. The book explores a variety of issues and solutions, showcasing Fanon as a key leftist thinker of the 20th century.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350125995

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 10 b/w illus

Contributors:

  • Edited by Jean Khalfa
  • Translated by Steven Corcoran
  • Edited by Professor Robert J. C. Young

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 296

About the Author

Frantz Fanon (1925-1961) was a Martinique-born psychiatrist, philosopher, revolutionary, and writer. He was the author of classic works such as Black Skin, White Masks (1952) and The Wretched of the Earth (1961). He was one of the most significant anti-colonialist, anti-imperialist and anti-racist thinkers of the 20th Century.

Jean Khalfa is a Senior Lecturer in French Studies at Trinity College Cambridge, UK. He is the author of Poetics of the Antilles (2016) and an upcoming work on Frantz Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth. He is also the editor of the first complete edition of Michel Foucault's History of Madness (2006).


Robert J. C. Young, FBA, is Julius Silver Professor of English and Comparative Literature at New York University, USA. He is the author of White Mythologies (1990), Colonial Desire (1995), Postcolonialism: An Historical Introduction (2001), The Idea of English Ethnicity (2008) and Empire, Colony, Postcolony (2015).

Steven Corcoran is a writer and translator living in Berlin. He has edited and translated several works by Jacques Rancière, including Dissensus (2015) and The Lost Thread (2016).

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