Explore the profound influence of Aimé Césaire’s work on decolonial and postcolonial thought with this essential book, ideal for scholars and enthusiasts alike. This brand new volume, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2019, features a series of insightful interviews conducted by Françoise Vergčs shortly before Césaire’s passing. In these in-depth discussions, Césaire delves into crucial topics such as the origins of his political activism, the enduring legacies of slavery and colonialism, and the pressing question of reparations. His reflections resonate powerfully in today’s discourse on race, making this book a valuable addition to the canon of anticolonial literature. The compelling postface by Vergčs contextualizes Césaire’s work and highlights its relevance to contemporary debates, appealing to both students and scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Whether you’re interested in anticolonial thought or looking for a deeper understanding of the effects of colonialism on modern society, this volume is a must-read. Shipping is free for this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509537150
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 150


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AimĂ© CĂ©saire™s work is foundational for decolonial and postcolonial thought. His Discourse on Colonialism, first published in 1955, influenced generations of scholars and activists at the forefront of liberation struggles in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean and it remains a classic of anticolonial thought


This unique volume takes the form of a series of interviews with CĂ©saire that were conducted by Françoise Vergès in 2004, shortly before his death. CĂ©saire™s responses to Vergès™ questions cover a wide range of topics, including the origins of his political activism, the legacies of slavery and colonialism, the question of reparation for slavery and the problems of marrying literature to politics. The book includes a substantial postface by Vergès in which she situates CĂ©saire™s work in its intellectual and political context


This timely book brings CĂ©saire back into the present-day conversation on race, slavery and the legacy of colonialism. His penetrating insights on these matters should appeal to scholars and students throughout the humanities and social sciences as well as to the general public.