We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity (Paperback)

by bell hooks Description In this powerful new book, bell hooks arrests our attention from the first page. Her title-- WeReal Cool; her subject--the way in which both white society and weak Black leaders are failing Black men and youth. Her subject is taboo: "this is a culture that does not love Black males: " "they are not loved by white men, white women, Black women, girls or boys. And especially, Black men do not love themselves. How could they? How could they be expected to love, surrounded by so much envy, desire, and hate?" . About the Author bell hooks was an influential cultural critic, feminist theorist, and writer. Celebrated as one of America's leading public intellectuals, she was a charismatic speaker and writer who taught and lectured around the world. Previously a professor in the English departments at Yale University and Oberlin College, hooks was the author of more than 40 books. Product Details Category: Men's Studies, Cultural Studies Language: English Format/Binding: Paperback Book Condition: New ISBN-10: 0415969271  ISBN-13: 978-0415969277 Publisher: Routledge Date Published: November 12, 2003 Pages: 184 Terms of Sale All book sales are final. No returns or exchanges. Purchaser will receive a new book that has never been read. The book will be shipped within 7 business days of receipt of order via a major mail carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEX, or DHL) and may take up to 14 days to arrive depending on the carrier and destination. International shipping is also available.