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The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993

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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?

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