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Paul GilroyThe Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What are some characteristics of Black Atlantic modern expression that distinguish it from dominant Eurocentric conceptions of modernity?
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How has the transnational and intercultural nature of Black Atlantic expression facilitated and challenged discourses of racial authenticity?
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Gilroy discusses Black Atlantic music extensively throughout the book. How does music fit into the overall discussion of the Black Atlantic?
