Critical Social Theory in the Interest of Black Folk
Outlaw, Lucius T., Jr.
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Paperback. Series: New Critical Theory. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JHMP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
Examining the situations of African Americans in the U.S.A., Lucius Outlaw's essays illustrate over twenty years of work dedicated to articulating a 'critical theory of society' that would account for issues and limiting-factors affecting African-descended peoples in the U.S. Attempting to put politics aside, Outlaw writes from a non-partisan standpoint, in the hopes that the issues he raises in his essays will inspire improvement for the well-bring of African Americans and will also strengthen America's democracy. Outlaw envisions a democratic order that is not built upon racist projections of the past. Instead, he seeks in these essays a transformative social ... Read more
Examining the situations of African Americans in the U.S.A., Lucius Outlaw's essays illustrate over twenty years of work dedicated to articulating a 'critical theory of society' that would account for issues and limiting-factors affecting African-descended peoples in the U.S. Attempting to put politics aside, Outlaw writes from a non-partisan standpoint, in the hopes that the issues he raises in his essays will inspire improvement for the well-bring of African Americans and will also strengthen America's democracy. Outlaw envisions a democratic order that is not built upon racist projections of the past. Instead, he seeks in these essays a transformative social ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
New Critical Theory
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742513440
SKU
V9780742513440
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About Outlaw, Lucius T., Jr.
Lucius T. Outlaw, Jr. is the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.
Reviews for Critical Social Theory in the Interest of Black Folk
Part memoir, historical tract, political manifesto, and reflection on academic philosophy and the "intellectual 'fix'," Lucius Outlaw's search for critical theory on behalf of black communities provides thought for our consideration.
Joy James, editor, The New Abolitionists This wonderful collection of essays is no less than a biography of and urgent call for critical theoretical explorations in the study ... Read more
Joy James, editor, The New Abolitionists This wonderful collection of essays is no less than a biography of and urgent call for critical theoretical explorations in the study ... Read more