Some error occured while loading the Quick View. Please close the Quick View and try reloading the page.
This book presents a comprehensive exploration of Critical Race Theory, offering a clear understanding of its origins, the way it has been problematized and its potential for societal change.
By examining the historical influence of imperialism and capitalism, the author critiques both liberal and conservative perspectives. Centring the voices of marginalized groups, the book highlights their position as agents of change who have been consistently rejected, ignored or attacked by both the right and the left.
Providing a unique perspective on Critical Race Theory, this book is a valuable resource for readers seeking to navigate the complexities of systemic racism and how to dismantle these systems.
"Through the lens of critical race theory, Rodney D. Coates has produced a powerful analysis of racism in the modern world. While this book focuses on the immense negative consequences of global racism for the oppressed, it does much more. It shines an illuminating light on the pivotal struggles launched by oppressed Black people to free themselves and liberate humanity. In so doing, Critical Race Theory and the Search for Truth is a must-read for all concerned about dismantling the current conflicts rocking the modern world." Aldon Morris, Northwestern University
“Rodney D. Coates completely debunks the Critical Race Theory misrepresentations with resounding clarity, professional impartiality, and, above all else, authentic truths.” Woodrow Keown Jr, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
"Just when we needed a clearheaded, analytical, and creative analysis of Critical Race Theory, Rodney D. Coates has given us just what we—and the public—need. Coates’s book is a welcome antidote to public misconceptions about the origins and meaning of critical race theory." Margaret L. Andersen, University of Delaware
1. Introduction: Critical Race Theory
2. In Search of the Truth
3. The Bipolar Construction of Identity: Racial Imperialism, African Agency, and Reactions of the Presumed Other
4. Black Agency, Racial Imperialism, and the Creation of a Racial State: The Case of Haiti
5. The Africans and the Making of the Americas
6. Unsung Warriors: Black Women
7. The New John Henry, Stereotypes, and Authentic Black Masculinity
8. Conclusion: Songs of Freedom