"Originally published forty years ago, Alice Walker's first collection of nonfiction is a dazzling compendium that remains both timely and relevant. In these thirty-six essays, Walker contemplates her own work and that of other writers, considers the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the anti-nuclear movement of the 1980s, and writes vividly and courageously about a scarring childhood injury. Throughout, Walker explores the theories and practices of feminism, incorporating what she calls the 'womanist' tradition of ...
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"Originally published forty years ago, Alice Walker's first collection of nonfiction is a dazzling compendium that remains both timely and relevant. In these thirty-six essays, Walker contemplates her own work and that of other writers, considers the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the anti-nuclear movement of the 1980s, and writes vividly and courageously about a scarring childhood injury. Throughout, Walker explores the theories and practices of feminism, incorporating what she calls the 'womanist' tradition of Black women -- insights that are vital to understanding our lives and society today."--
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Good. Light scuffs & scratches to softcover. Creased spine. Tanned & foxed textblock edge. Content is in good condition with pencil marks/underlining to some pages. 416 p. Contains: Unspecified. Includes unspecified.
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Fair. There is handwriting, stickers or numbers inside the front cover Corners are bent. There is writing on cover of book. Cover/ Case does NOT match photos; some content may vary from version shown Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CD's, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.
