Fire Now
George Yancy
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Fire Now
by George Yancy, Christina Elizabeth Sharpe, Azeezat Johnson
Published
2018
Publisher
Zed Books, Limited
Pages
305
ISBN-13
9781786993816
Description
Not so long ago, many spoke of a 'post-racial' era, claiming that advances made by people of colour showed that racial divisions were becoming a thing of the past. But the hollowness of such claims has been exposed by the rise of Trump and Brexit, both of which have revealed deep seated white resentment, and have been attended by a resurgence in hate crime and overt racial hatred on both sides of the Atlantic. At a time when progress towards equality is not only stalling, but being actively reversed, how should anti-racist scholars respond? This collection carries on James Baldwin's legacy of bearing witness to racial violence in its many forms. Its authors address how we got to this particular moment, arguing that it can only be truly understood by placing it within the wider historical and structural contexts that normalize racism and white supremacy. Its chapters engage with a wide range of contemporary issues and debates, from the whiteness of the recent women's marches, to anti-racist education, to the question of Black resistance and intersectionality. Mapping out the problems we face, and the solutions we need, the book considers how anti-racist scholarship and activism can overcome the setbacks posed by the resurgence of white supremacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fire Now?
This edition of Fire Now has approximately 305 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fire Now?
For most readers, Fire Now typically takes between 6h 21m and 4h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,250 words
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What is the word count of Fire Now?
The estimated word count for Fire Now is approximately 76,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Fire Now?
Fire Now was written by George Yancy, Christina Elizabeth Sharpe, Azeezat Johnson.
When was Fire Now published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2018. The original work may have been published on a different date.