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bell hooks
ISBN 9781138328976
Rs. 1,432
Routledge
Belonging
A Culture of Place
Who it's for: Readers interested in memoirs and cultural critique on race and identity
In Belonging: A Culture of Place, bell hooks examines the intersection of identity, community, and the human need for belonging. Drawing on her experiences in the segregated South and reflections on race, gender, and culture, hooks explores what it means to be rooted in a place amidst societal inequalities. The book combines autobiographical narrative with cultural critique, prompting readers to reconsider their relationship with home, land, and their communities.Why You Should Read? Explores identity, land, and culture in the context of belonging. Blends personal memoir with critical social commentary. Analyzes intersections of race, gender, and environmental themes. Invites reflection on individual sense of place and cultural influences.
Highlights
- Combines autobiographical narrative with cultural critique
- Draws on experiences in the segregated South
- Examines intersections of race, gender, and culture
- Reflects on home, land, and community
- Prompts reconsideration of one's relationship with place
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It examines the intersection of identity, community, and the human need for belonging, drawing on the author's experiences in the segregated South and reflections on race, gender, and culture.
What genre is this book?
It is a memoir that blends autobiographical narrative with cultural critique.
Who is the author?
bell hooks, a noted author and social critic.
What themes does it explore?
It explores themes of identity, community, race, gender, and the sense of place.
Is it suitable for academic study?
Given its cultural critique and social science subjects, it may be suitable for courses in women's studies, sociology, or cultural studies.