Antiblackness

Antiblackness explores how the dehumanization of Black people has been foundational to the establishment of modernity, tracing forms of antiblackness across time and space. Contributors demonstrate that any analysis of white supremacy must contend with antiblackness.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 392 pages
\n Publication date: 23 April 2021
\n Publisher: Duke University Press
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Antiblackness delves into the profound ways in which the dehumanization of Black people has served as a cornerstone of modernity. Drawing upon Black feminism, Afropessimism, and critical race theory, the book's contributors explore the multifaceted manifestations of antiblackness across different eras and geographical locations. Spanning from nineteenth-century slavery to the classification of Latinx in the 2020 census, from South Africa and Palestine to the Chickasaw homelands, from the White House to convict lease camps, prisons, and schools, they examine the enduring presence of antiblackness in various contexts.

Among the topics explored are the crucial role of antiblackness in the introduction of Carolina rice to colonial India, the presence of Black people and Native Americans in the public discourse of precolonial Korea, and the practices of denial that obscure antiblackness in contemporary France. Throughout, the contributors underscore the imperative of addressing antiblackness in any comprehensive analysis of white supremacy and the broader global landscape.

The book features a diverse range of contributors, each bringing their unique perspectives and expertise to the examination of antiblackness. Mohan Ambikaipaker, Jodi A. Byrd, Iyko Day, Anthony Paul Farley, Crystal Marie Fleming, Sarah Haley, Tanya Katerí Hernández, Sarah Ihmoud, Joy James, Moon-Kie Jung, Jae Kyun Kim, Charles W. Mills, Dylan Rodríguez, Zach Sell, João H. Costa Vargas, Frank B. Wilderson III, and Connie Wun are among the esteemed scholars and activists who have contributed to this important work.

Antiblackness is a groundbreaking exploration of the historical and ongoing implications of antiblackness, offering a vital contribution to the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality. By shedding light on the multifaceted nature of antiblackness and its profound impact on society, this book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing the ongoing challenges faced by Black people and other marginalized communities.

\n Weight: 566g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781478011811\n \n