Malcolm X as Cultural Hero: And Other Afrocentric Essays [Paperback]

Molefi K. Asante (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0865434026 | ISBN-13: 978-0865434028

Engaging a wide range of issues, such as gender, he sustains overarching arguement.

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It was a good book. -- Anonymous

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• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Africa World Press (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865434026
• ISBN-13: 978-0865434028
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,279,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and well-done while remainging accessible, June 25, 2002

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This review is from: Malcolm X as Cultural Hero: And Other Afrocentric Essays (Paperback)

Of all Asante's work, this book (compiled in 1993 during the height of Afrocentricity's platform and Malcolm X mania) stands out as one of the more accessible and endearing tomes of his oeuvre. Despite the eye-catching title (for its time), we are treated to some excellent essays on a variety of subjects, which is a refreshing departure from much of the metathoery of his other work. One of the things that people charge Afrocentrists with is not fashioning practical positions on contemporary issues, and justifiably so in many cases. Asante deals with genocide in Africa, Malcolm X, gender and television with aplomb, heart and a solid voice.

A must for Asante fans, and a greta book for essayists, debators and peopel who love challenging, original thought.