In defence of barbarism : non-whites against the Empire
Yousfi, Louisa, 1989-2025
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Place reservation for In defence of barbarism : non-whites against the EmpireIs social integration all it's cracked up to be? Not in the defiant view of first-time French author Louisa Yousfi, who herself has North African roots. Taking its inspiration from the leading Algerian writer Kateb Yacine, this provocative essay explores ways of resisting the cultural and moral hegemony of the French 'Empire'. Citing a wide range of cultural references, from the characters of Chester Himes and Toni Morrison to the in-your-face rap lyrics of the 'street prophets' Booba and PNL, she extolls the virtues of her inner barbarian and champions those brave souls who refuse to be 'domesticated'.
Main title:
In defence of barbarism : non-whites against the Empire / Louisa Yousfi ; translated by Andy Bliss.
Author:
Yousfi, Louisa, 1989-, authorBliss, Andy, translator
Imprint:
London : Verso, 2025.
Collation:
112 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Translated from the French.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781804294420 (pbk)
Dewey class:
305.896073044305.896
LC class:
DC34.5.B55
Local class:
305.89607
Language:
EnglishFrench
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BRN:
4078462
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