Why Do I Have to Be Your Nigger? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781413493450)

Dee Brown reintroduces the familiar yet compelling social issue with his sophomore effort. Why do I have to be your Nigger? "Theories In Niggativity", questions diverse correlations between African-Americans and the word nigger. Dee explores cultures, gender gaps, racism, class-status, stereotypes, along with various philosophies in order to present understanding concerning his people's overwhelming kinship with one word. Why do we love the word? Why do we hate the word? Dee Brown presents readers an introspective view of African-American pioneers whose legacy unfortunately failed to outlast one word. WHY?

Author: Dee Brown
ISBN-10: 1413493459
ISBN-13: 9781413493450
Publisher: Xlibris
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2006
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d