About the book
Unlike his more well-known contemporaries such as Malcolm X and Maya Angelou, Julian Hudson Mayfield (1928–1984) has remained on the periphery of mainstream historical narratives. Yet his extensive intellectual archive has been a vital resource for historians exploring Black radicalism. By centering Mayfield’s lived experiences across five decades and four continents, this book offers a unique lens into the complex intersections of Black communism, Black nationalism, and Black internationalism during the Cold War era.
Something to Do with Power highlights the importance of Mayfield’s story of mutual interest and solidarity in shaping literary and political activism, offering a fresh examination of the Black left’s role in American culture. His legacy as a writer, propagandist, and artist committed to resisting the domination of white supremacy underscores his significant, though underappreciated, contribution to American history.
Editions of Something to Do with Power
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469685120
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469685137
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469685144
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469685151
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469687476
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469687483
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Unlike his more well-known contemporaries such as Malcolm X and Maya Angelou, Julian Hudson Mayfield (1928–1984) has remained on the periphery of mainstream historical narratives. Yet his extensive intellectual archive has been a vital resource for historians exploring Black radicalism. By centering Mayfield’s lived experiences across five decades and four continents, this book offers a unique lens into the complex intersections of Black communism, Black nationalism, and Black internationalism during the Cold War era.
Something to Do with Power highlights the importance of Mayfield’s story of mutual interest and solidarity in shaping literary and political activism, offering a fresh examination of the Black left’s role in American culture. His legacy as a writer, propagandist, and artist committed to resisting the domination of white supremacy underscores his significant, though underappreciated, contribution to American history.
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What is Something to Do with Power about?
Unlike his more well-known contemporaries such as Malcolm X and Maya Angelou, Julian Hudson Mayfield (1928–1984) has remained on the periphery of mainstream historical narratives. Yet his extensive intellectual archive has been a vital resource for historians exploring Black radicalism. By centering Mayfield’s lived experiences across five decades and four continents, this book offers a unique lens into the complex intersections of Black communism, Black nationalism, and Black internationalism during the Cold War era.
Something to Do with Power highlights the importance of Mayfield’s story of mutual interest and solidarity in shaping literary and political activism, offering a fresh examination of the Black left’s role in American culture. His legacy as a writer, propagandist, and artist committed to resisting the domination of white supremacy underscores his significant, though underappreciated, contribution to American history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Something to Do with Power?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of Something to Do with Power?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469685120
How long is Something to Do with Power and how many pages does it have?
Something to Do with Power has 304 page(s)
Is Something to Do with Power part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Something to Do with Power?
David Tyroler Romine
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Something to Do with Power is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469685120) and paperback(ISBN 9781469685137) and ebook(ISBN 9781469685144) and ebook(ISBN 9781469685151) and pdf(ISBN 9781469687476) and pdf(ISBN 9781469687483)
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