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Book SynopsisRafael Torrubia is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern History at the University of St.Andrew's, UK.
Trade ReviewWith eloquent prose and analytical precision, Rafael Torrubia brilliantly illustrates the significance of Black Power as a “revolutionary cultural concept”. Challenging conventional periodisations and narratives,
Black Power and the American People connects a diverse range of individuals, movements and moments to show how self-determination has always been a central demand of the African American freedom struggle. This is essential reading for anyone wanting to better understand the complexity of Black Power and how the movement continues to resonate today. * Nicholas Grant, University of East Anglia, UK *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Hotheads and Demagogues: What is Black Power? 2. Why Black Power? 3. A Nation of Militants? 4. ‘Dramas-of-Aggression’: Black Power in Sports 5. Behind Bars and Under Fire 6. Chariots to the Stars 7. Culture from the Midnight Hour Conclusion The Long History of Black Power Notes Bibliography Index
