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A review by joshucee
The Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon
4.0
Super interesting read. Each section examines the realities of decolonization from a different angle:
1) Why is violent insurrection a necessary evil during decolonization?
2) How can/do revolutionary movements go astray, especially as it relates to the relationship between the urban white collar, political leaders, and working-class citizens?
3&4) What constitutes national unity? How is a national identity created, particularly following decades, or centuries, of subjugation?
5) What are the psychological effects of colonialism and decolonization?
Overall - this book stands out because of Fanon’s background as a psychiatrist. It helps to add an additional dimension to this book and make it more than just a socio-political textbook.
Dense read at times, but I also mostly read this before bed so brain machine was operating at an optimistic 30%.
1) Why is violent insurrection a necessary evil during decolonization?
2) How can/do revolutionary movements go astray, especially as it relates to the relationship between the urban white collar, political leaders, and working-class citizens?
3&4) What constitutes national unity? How is a national identity created, particularly following decades, or centuries, of subjugation?
5) What are the psychological effects of colonialism and decolonization?
Overall - this book stands out because of Fanon’s background as a psychiatrist. It helps to add an additional dimension to this book and make it more than just a socio-political textbook.
Dense read at times, but I also mostly read this before bed so brain machine was operating at an optimistic 30%.