How capitalism underdeveloped Black America : problems in race, political economy, and society / Manning Marable.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marable, Manning, 1950-2011.

Series:

South End Press classics ; v. 4.

South End Press classics ; v. 4

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African Americans--Economic conditions.

African Americans.

Capitalism--United States.

Capitalism.

United States.

Racism--United States.

Racism.

United States--Economic conditions--1981-2001.

Economic conditions.

United States--Race relations.

Race relations.

Physical Description:

xl, 353 pages ; 23 cm.

Edition:

Updated edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, Mass. : South End Press, [2000]

Summary:

How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America, Updated Edition Problems in Race, Political Economy, and Society Manning Marable A classic study of race and class in the United States, Marable's book has become a standard text for courses in African American politics and history. In this new edition of his classic work, Marable examines developments in the political economy of racism in the United States and assesses shifts in the American political terrain since the first edition was published in 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0896085805

9780896085800

0896085791

9780896085794

OCLC:

43888509

Publisher Number:

99934989363