Pawned Sovereignty: Sharpened Black Perspectives on Americanization, Africa, War and Reparations [Paperback]

Ezrah Aharone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2003

Pawned SovereigntyXE 'Sovereignty' ?presents an evolutionary political andphilosophical outlook on America XE 'America' , Africa XE 'Africa' , and world affairs.? Regardless of what you presently think, thechallenges it poses to societal norms will either enhance or make you rethinkyour views.? It carves straight throughthe heart of mainstream thoughts and positions, and deals with issues facingBlack AmericaXE 'Black America' ?from a strict standpoint of political and economic self-preservation.Compelling arguments are developed through insightfulanalyses of history, statistical data, and current affairs, in ways that willadd new dimensions to progressive Black dialogue.? The language and concepts express deeper-most truths andsentiments that speak straight to the soul of Black America XE 'Black America' .Most of all, it?s solution-oriented.? Since many of Black America XE 'Black America' ?s problems lie beyondconventional democratic remedies, PawnedSovereignty XE 'Sovereignty' ?identifies latent sources of Black strengthand blueprints how to leverage them into bona fide vehicles of progress andpower.

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About the Author

Born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in Passaic, Ezrah Aharone earned a BS in business from Hampton University in 1980. He has lived and worked in West Africa, where his relationships span from presidents and government officials, to people in remote villages. His international experiences offer a valuable frame of reference that is shared throughout this [e-mail]

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410786420
• ISBN-13: 978-1410786425
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,437,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding MUST Read For African People of the Diaspora, April 28, 2007

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Khayriyyah Ali "Jamilah Aromatherapy" (Worldwide) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pawned Sovereignty: Sharpened Black Perspectives on Americanization, Africa, War and Reparations (Paperback)

This book is a must read as a source of information for Africans and African descendants in the US and beyond written from a historical perspective that is so seamlessly intertwined with current economic and social issues that you will readily and often find yourself nodding in agreement. It also provides a wake-up call for anyone who doubts the impact and long lasting effects of slavery on both former slave and slaveholder descendants. While a rich resource for academics, it is also a book for the everyman/woman from which to gain insight, knowledge and validation of self while underscoring the perplexing nature of oppression that is little acknowledged in shaping the deliberate and subliminal actions of those on perceived pedestals of power and prestige. "Pawned Sovereignty" is an accurate analysis of past and modern day domestic and international relations and economic subjugation that make a profound case for the debt due to Africa and Africans in America that is long overdue! I often give this book as a gift to family, friends and colleagues.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Expand Your Perspective; Must Read!, April 29, 2004

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Wilmer J. Leon, Ph.D. (Silver Spring, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pawned Sovereignty: Sharpened Black Perspectives on Americanization, Africa, War and Reparations (Paperback)

Pawned Sovereignty is a must read for anyone interested in looking beyond the established and time-worn perspectives of American democracy for deeper insight into intra/international affairs. It forces the reader to "think outside the box" in order to gain a deeper understanding of the causes of many of the problems facing the African American community specifically and the greater American community generally. Ezrah Aharone's intelligent analysis of history, current events and recent data can assist the reader in developing practical solutions to long standing problems of poverty, miseducation, and political disenfranchisement