The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon
The Handbook for the Black Revolution that is Changing the Shape of the World
This book is a psychological and political analysis of the dehumanizing effects of colonization upon the individual and the nation. It provides a clear, passionate condemnation of colonialism and its legacy, arguing that violence is a necessary component of decolonization. The author also discusses the challenges that newly independent nations face, including the struggle to establish a national culture and the threat of neocolonialism.
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- Published
- 1961
- Nationality
- Algerian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 251
- Original Language
- French
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