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American Methods (Paper)
Torture and the Logic of DominationKristian Williams
Released 2006-04-12
This pathbreaking study observes torture as a veteran tool of American power. Examining the racial and gender politics of torture, Williams draws powerful conclusions about the centrality of rape and white supremacy to US empire and life at home.
Beauty Secrets (paper)
Women and the Politics of AppearanceWendy Chapkis
Released 1986-01-01
A provocative exploration of the links between appearance, gender, and sexuality. Discusses beauty and ugliness, racism and beauty standards, and the role of class in shaping images of beauty.
Black Geographies and the Politics of Place
Katherine McKittrick (Editor) and Clyde Woods (Editor)Released 2007-05-01
An essential intervention into the understanding of race and space. Black Geographies maps the political development and origins of black spaces from the middle passage to dancehall and hip hop.
Black Looks (paper)
Race and Representationbell hooks
Released 1992-01-01
In these twelve essays, bell hooks digs ever deeper into the personal and political consequences of contemporary representations of race and ethnicity within a white supremacist culture.
