The Shadow and the Act : Black Intellectual Practice, Jazz Improvisation, and Philosophical Pragmatism
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0226554244
ISBN-13
9780226554242
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Imprint
University of Chicago Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 1st, 2009
Print length
232 Pages
Weight
312 grams
Dimensions
2.10 x 1.40 x 0.10 cms
Product Classification:
JazzCultural studiesBlack & Asian studies
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Though thought of as rivals, Ralph Ellison, James Baldwin, and Amiri Baraka shared a range of interests. Jazz, in particular, was a decisive influence on their thinking. This title connects their writings on jazz to the philosophical tradition of pragmatism, particularly its support for more freedom for individuals and more democratic societies.
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