Frantz Fanon: Philosopher of the Barricades (Revolutionary Lives)

Synopsis

Frantz Fanon Was A Psychiatrist, Philosopher, Revolutionary And Writer Whose Hugely Influential Books--including Black Skin, White Masks--have Informed A Wide Range Of Studies, And Inspired Revolutionary Movements From Palestine To Sri Lanka And South Africa. Frantz Fanon: Philosopher Of The Barricades Is A Critical Biography Of His Extraordinary Life And Work. Peter Hudis Draws On His Entire Story--from His Upbringing In Martinique To His Mature Efforts To Fuse Psychoanalysis With Philosophy--to Show That Fanon's Writing Speaks Directly To Today's Struggles Against Racism And Alienation. -- Back Cover. Introduction: Fanon In Our Time -- 1. The Path To Political And Philosophical Commitment -- 2. Self And Other: The Dialectic Of Black Skin, White Masks -- 3. The Engaged Psychiatrist: Blida And The Psychodynamics Of Racism -- 4. The Engaged Philosopher: The Fln And The Algerian Revolution -- 5. The Strategist Of Revolution: Africa At The Crossroads -- 6. Toward A New Humanity: The Wretched Of The Earth. Peter Hudis. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 140-153) And Index.