Critical Race Theory and the Search for Truth

Rodney Coates

• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9781529228335
• eBook ISBN: 9781529228359
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Colonialism & Post-Colonialism
• Index: Social Sciences

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of Critical Race Theory, offering a clear understanding of its origins, the way it has been problematized and its potential for societal change.

By examining the historical influence of imperialism and capitalism, the author critiques both liberal and conservative perspectives. Centring the voices of marginalized groups, the book highlights their position as agents of change who have been consistently rejected, ignored or attacked by both the right and the left.

Providing a unique perspective on Critical Race Theory, this book is a valuable resource for readers seeking to navigate the complexities of systemic racism and how to dismantle these systems.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Endorsement
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Series Editor Preface
• Acknowledgements
• What’s in a Name?
• 1 Introduction: Critical Race Theory
• 2 In Search of the Truth
• 3 The Bipolar Construction of Identity: Racial Imperialism, African Agency, and Reactions of the Presumed Other
• 4 Black Agency, Racial Imperialism, and the Creation of a Racial State: The Case of Haiti
• 5 The Africans and the Making of the Americas
• 6 Unsung Warriors: Black Women
• 7 The New John Henry, Stereotypes, and Authentic Black Masculinity
• 8 Conclusion: Songs of Freedom
• Notes
• References
• Index