Whether class or race is the more important factor in modern politics is a question right at the heart of recent history's most contentious debates. Among groups who should readily find common ground, there is little agreement. To escape this deadlock, Asad Haider turns to the rich legacies of the black freedom struggle. Drawing on the words and deeds of black revolutionary theorists, he argues that identity politics is not synonymous with anti-racism, but instead amounts to the neutralization of its movements. It marks a retreat from the crucial passage of identity to solidarity, and from individual recognition to the collective struggle against an oppressive social structure. Weaving together autobiographical reflection, historical analysis, theoretical exegesis, and protest reportage, Mistaken Identity is a passionate call for a new practice of politics beyond colorblind chauvinism and "the ideology of race."
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Book Details
Title
Mistaken Identity
Imprint
Verso Books
Product Form
Paperback
Publisher
Verso Books
Genre
Political Science
ISBN13
9781839763953
Book Category
Social Science Books
BISAC Subject Heading
POL000000
Book Subcategory
Politics Books
Language
English
Dimensions
Width
11 mm
Height
198 mm
Length
129 mm
Weight
134 gr
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