Black Rage: Two Black Psychiatrists Reveal the Full Dimensions of the Inner Conflicts and the Desperation of Black Life in the United States [Paperback]

William H. Grier (Author), Price M. Cobbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 1992

The first book to examine the full range of black life from the vantage point of psychiatry, this widely acclaimed work has established itself as the classic statement of the desperation, conflicts, and anger of black life in America today. Black Rage tells of the insidious effects of the heritage of slavery; describes love, marriage, and the family; addresses the sexual myths and fears of blacks and whites; chronicles how the schools fail the black child; examines mental illness among black people and the psychic stresses engendered by discrimination; and, finally, focuses on the miasma of racial hatred that envelops this country, why it exists, and what will surely happen if it is not soon dispelled.

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About the Author

William H. Grier is former chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Meharry Medical College, and former professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University. He lives in San Diego. Price M. Cobbs is assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; fellow, American Psychiatric Association; member, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences; and president, Pacific Management Systems. William H. Grier is former chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Meharry Medical College, and former professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University. He lives in San Diego. Price M. Cobbs is assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; fellow, American Psychiatric Association; member, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences; and president, Pacific Management Systems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Basic Books; 2 edition (March 6, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0465007015
• ISBN-13: 978-0465007011
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #687,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, June 21, 2006

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Third World (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black Rage: Two Black Psychiatrists Reveal the Full Dimensions of the Inner Conflicts and the Desperation of Black Life in the United States (Paperback)

While reading this book you can see how it has served as an inspiration for some of our more contemporary African psychologists today. There are a few case studies that could've been explored a little deeper or have a little more depth. However, when they hit, they hit perfectly. Their analysis of the "intra-psychic" dynamics of Black life in everyday America is extremely insightful. Their observations on Black / White sex within this societal's framework is outstanding just as well. Overall, the book holds up, isn't dated and should be read by everyone.

12 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC WORK ON BLACK IDENTITY, but sexist, February 22, 2005

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Paul E. Priester (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Rage (Paperback)

This book is a classic. It truly helped me as a White to understand the ongoing impact on race relations of the dynamics that were created in slavery. It is particularly helpful in understanding how slavery dynamics are played out in cross-racial sexual relationships. The only flaw is that it is HOPELESSLY sexist, reflecting the gender stereotypes of 1968. This sexism rises to such a level that parts of the book are difficult to read. Because of this, I have stopped using it as a required book for my classes, but still, this book helped me to personally understand the adaptive responses of African-Americans given our oppressive system.

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NVER FORGIVE NOR FORGET, September 21, 2008

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F. I. Khattab "F. I." - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Rage: Two Black Psychiatrists Reveal the Full Dimensions of the Inner Conflicts and the Desperation of Black Life in the United States (Paperback)

STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN. All oppressive nations have had revolutions , including this hypocritical nation. Therefore, it really is not so surprising that African Peoplewho were bought here by force and not by choice have RAGE. Thereis still systematic racism. american was founded on RACISM and GENOCIDE. Ask the Indgenous of this nation. They have been fighting since 1492!!!!!!!!!!!!!!