How capitalism underdeveloped Black America : problems in race, political economy, and society / Manning Marable (1950-2011) ; foreword by Leith Mullings.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Haymarket Books, c1983Description: xlviii, 311 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 160846511X
  • 9781608465118
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • E185.8 .M27 1983
Contents:
The Crisis of the Black Working Class -- The Black Poor : Highest Stage of Underdevelopment -- Groundings with My Sisters : Patriarchy and the Exploitation of Black Women -- Black Prisoners and Punishment in a Racist/Capitalist State -- Black Capitalism : Entrepreneurs, Consumers, and the Historical Evolution of the Black Market -- Black Brahmins : The Underdevelopment of Black Political Leadership -- The Ambiguous Politics of the Black Church -- The Destruction of Black Education -- The Meaning of Racist Violence in Late Capitalism -- Conclusion : Towards a Socialist America
Summary: "Manning Marable offers profound insight into the deeply intertwined problems of race and class in the United States historically and today. How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America dispenses impeccably comprehensive research to expose the realities of African American poverty, health, employment, and education, as well as other demographics. Marable's conclusions prove an undeniable connection between the oppression and exploitation of Black America and capitalism." --Back cover
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PRINT PRINT المكتبة الرئيسية الطابق الثالث أ E185.8.M27 1983 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 900000143677

Originally published: Boston, MA : South End Press, ©1983.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-274) and index.

The Crisis of the Black Working Class -- The Black Poor : Highest Stage of Underdevelopment -- Groundings with My Sisters : Patriarchy and the Exploitation of Black Women -- Black Prisoners and Punishment in a Racist/Capitalist State -- Black Capitalism : Entrepreneurs, Consumers, and the Historical Evolution of the Black Market -- Black Brahmins : The Underdevelopment of Black Political Leadership -- The Ambiguous Politics of the Black Church -- The Destruction of Black Education -- The Meaning of Racist Violence in Late Capitalism -- Conclusion : Towards a Socialist America

"Manning Marable offers profound insight into the deeply intertwined problems of race and class in the United States historically and today. How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America dispenses impeccably comprehensive research to expose the realities of African American poverty, health, employment, and education, as well as other demographics. Marable's conclusions prove an undeniable connection between the oppression and exploitation of Black America and capitalism." --Back cover

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