The Black Atlantic

The Black Atlantic

Author: Paul Gilroy

Publisher: Verso Books

ISBN: 9780860916758

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Book Description

In The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double-Consciousness, Paul Gilroy challenges the confines of cultural nationalism by introducing the concept of a black Atlantic culture that transcends specific ethnic and national boundaries. This culture, according to Gilroy, is a blend of African, American, Caribbean, and British influences, forming something entirely new and previously unnoticed. The book not only challenges cultural studies’ practices and assumptions but also contributes to a deeper understanding of modernism. Published by Verso Books, this work is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of cultural identity and modernity.

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