Black Skin, White Masks

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 232 pages
• Published by: Grove Press January 7, 1994
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0802150845
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0802150844
• Book Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 8.8 ounces

Product Description
A major influence on civil rights, anti-colonial, and black consciousness movements around the world, Black Skin, White Masks is the unsurpassed study of the black psyche in a white world. Hailed for its scientific analysis and poetic grace when it was first published in 1952, the book remains a vital force today. “[Fanon] demonstrates how insidiously the problem of race, of color, connects with a whole range of words and images.” — Robert Coles, The New York Times Book Review

Language Notes
Text: English, French (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
Fanon's amazing book is one of the landmarks in modern thinking, as far as I am concerned. Fanon says he wants to expose the sickness in order for it to be cured. He exposes the sickness inflicted on Africans by the contact with the colonizing white West in a razor sharp accuracy and courage. Fanon is completely honest, sparing no criticism from the Africans nor the Europeans. He gets help from giant figures like Cesaire and Senghor, and creates an emotionally and intellectually charged masterpiece. I learned from Fanon about the use of language as a colonialist tool, the terrible affect on African self esteem, the psychological turmoil that erupts as a result of the contact with white society. It is clear the world is not the same today as it was in the 50's, but Fanon's book is just as relevant. Quoting from Sartre talking about another book by Fanon: "Have the courage to read this book !". Comment | | (Report this)