Race Critical Theories: Text and Context

There has been an explosion of books and articles on race and racism since the 1970s. The editors argue that themes were laid down then which have grown since, reproducing central lines of thought rather than breaking new paths. This collection takes up that sentiment by gathering together a range of seminal writing from writers on race and racism ‐ Said, Stuart Hall, Guha, Balibar, Toni Morrison, and others ‐ all peviously published but not together in one place.

The passages chosen are key for understanding how issues were raised and developed, and they are important examples of the work...