Seeing through race
W. J. T. Mitchell
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Seeing through race
Published
2012
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
231
ISBN-13
9780674059818
Description
"According to W.J.T. Mitchell, a "color-blind" post-racial world is neither achievable nor desirable. Against popular claims that race is an outmoded construct that distracts from more important issues, Mitchell contends that race remains essential to our understanding of social reality. Race is not simply something to be seen but is among the fundamental media through which we experience human otherness. Race also makes racism visible and is thus our best weapon against it. The power of race becomes most apparent at times when pedagogy fails, the lesson is unclear, and everyone has something to learn. Mitchell identifies three such moments in America's recent racial history. First is the post-Civil Rights moment of theory, in which race and racism have been subject to renewed philosophical inquiry. Second is the moment of blackness, epitomized by the election of Barack Obama and accompanying images of blackness in politics and popular culture. Third is the "Semitic Moment" in Israel-Palestine, where race and racism converge in new forms of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. Mitchell brings visual culture, iconology, and media studies to bear on his discussion of these critical turning points in our understanding of the relation between race and racism"--Jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Seeing through race?
This edition of Seeing through race has approximately 231 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 Seeing through race?
For most readers, Seeing through race typically takes between 4h 49m and 3h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Seeing through race?
The estimated word count for Seeing through race is approximately 57,750 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Seeing through race?
Seeing through race was written by W. J. T. Mitchell.
When was Seeing through race published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.