Fanon for Beginners

by Deborah Baker Wyrick

Book Overview

Philosopher, psychoanalyst, politician, propagandist, prophet...although difficult to categorize, Frantz Fanon (1925-1961) is one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century and one of our most powerful writers on race and revolution.

The book opens with a biography, following Fanon from his birthplace of Martinique through combat in World War II and education in France, to his heroic involvement in the fights for Algerian independence...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934389870
• ISBN13: 9781934389874
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: For Beginners
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

scholarly and creative analysis of Fanon's life

Dr. Wyrick's book is useful for all interested in post-colonial literature or African American/Caribbean history. Fascinating text--- Great illustrations---- Buy this book.