Discourse on Colonialism by Aime Cesaire (English) Paperback Book

Description: Discourse on Colonialism by Aime Cesaire, Robin Kelley This title describes the brutal impact of capitalism and colonialism on both the colonizer and the colonized, exposing the contradictions and hypocrisy implicit in western notions of progress and civilisation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Césaires essay stands as an important document in the development of third world consciousness--a process in which [he] played a prominent role."--Library Journal This classic work, first published in France in 1955, profoundly influenced the generation of scholars and activists at the forefront of liberation struggles in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Nearly twenty years later, when published for the first time in English, Discourse on Colonialism inspired a new generation engaged in the Civil Rights, Black Power, and anti-war movements and has sold more than 75,000 copies to date. Aimé Césaire eloquently describes the brutal impact of capitalism and colonialism on both the colonizer and colonized, exposing the contradictions and hypocrisy implicit in western notions of "progress" and "civilization" upon encountering the "savage," "uncultured," or "primitive." Here, Césaire reaffirms African values, identity, and culture, and their relevance, reminding us that "the relationship between consciousness and reality are extremely complex. . . . It is equally necessary to decolonize our minds, our inner life, at the same time that we decolonize society." An interview with Césaire by the poet René Depestre is also included. Author Biography A celebrated poet, novelist, and philosopher, AIMÉ CÉSAIRE is the author of several books, volumes of poetry and numerous plays, including Return to My Native Land, A Season in the Congo and an African version of Shakespeares The Tempest. Review CA(c)saires essay stands as an important document in the development of third world consciousness--a process in which [he] played a prominent role. - "Library Journal" Long Description "Cesaires essay stands as an important document in the development of third world consciousness--a process in which [he] played a prominent role." --Library Journal This classic work, first published in France in 1955, profoundly influenced the generation of scholars and activists at the forefront of liberation struggles in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Nearly twenty years later, when published for the first time in English, Discourse on Colonialism inspired a new generation engaged in the Civil Rights, Black Power, and anti-war movements and has sold more than 75,000 copies to date. Aime Cesaire eloquently describes the brutal impact of capitalism and colonialism on both the colonizer and colonized, exposing the contradictions and hypocrisy implicit in western notions of "progress" and "civilization" upon encountering the "savage," "uncultured," or "primitive." Here, Cesaire reaffirms African values, identity, and culture, and their relevance, reminding us that "the relationship between consciousness and reality are extremely complex. . . . It is equally necessary to decolonize our minds, our inner life, at the same time that we decolonize society." An interview with Cesaire by the poet Rene Depestre is also included. Review Text CA(c)saires essay stands as an important document in the development of third world consciousness--a process in which [he] played a prominent role. - "Library Journal" Review Quote C Details ISBN1583670254 Author Robin Kelley Short Title DISCOURSE ON COLONIALISM Language English ISBN-10 1583670254 ISBN-13 9781583670255 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 325.3 Year 2001 DOI 10.1604/9781583670255 UK Release Date 2000-03-31 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Translated from French NZ Release Date 2001-01-01 US Release Date 2001-01-01 Pages 96 Publisher Monthly Review Press,U.S. Edition Description New edition Publication Date 2001-01-01 Imprint Monthly Review Press,U.S. Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2001-10-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2726696;

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