Scenes of subjection

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In this provocative and original exploration of racial subjugation during slavery and its aftermath, Saidiya Hartman illumines the forms of terror and resistance that shaped black identity. ‘Scenes of Subjection’ examines the forms of domination that usually go undetected; in particular, the encroachments of power that take place through notions of humanity, enjoyment, protection, rights, and consent.

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‘One of our most brilliant contemporary thinkers’ Claudia Rankine’An unrelenting exploration of slavery and freedom’ New YorkerIn this radical re-evaluation of American history, Saidiya Hartman draws together a striking portrait of nineteenth-century slavery and its many afterlives. Through close examination of a variety of ‘scenes’, ranging from the auction block and the minstrel show to plantation diaries and legal cases, Scenes of Subjection investigates the interconnected nature of historical enslavement and present-day racism. With bold and persuasively argued possibilities for Black resistance and transformation, this book shows how far we have yet to go to dismantle the pervasive legacy of slavery.

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Weight 491 g
Dimensions 19.8 × 13 × 4.4 cm
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Paperback
Pages

528
Language

English
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Dewey

973.0496073 (edition:23)
Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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