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Black Bourgeoisie: The Book That Brought the Shock of SelfRevelation to MiddleClass Blacks in America,New
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A classic analysis of the Black middle class studies its origin and development, accentuating its behavior, attitudes, and values during the 1940s and 1950s.When it was first published in 1957, E. Franklin Fraziers Black Bourgeoisie was simultaneously reviled and reveredrevered for its skillful dissection of one of Americas most complex communities, reviled for daring to cast a critical eye on a section of black society that had achieved the trappings of the white, bourgeois ideal.The author traces the evolution of this enigmatic class from the segregated South to the postwar boom in the integrated North, showing how, along the road to what seemed like prosperity and progress, middleclass blacks actually lost their roots to the traditional black world while never achieving acknowledgment from the white sector. The result, concluded Frazier, is an anomalous bourgeois class with no identity, built on selfsustaining myths of black business and society, silently undermined by a collective, debilitating inferiority complex.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Black Bourgeoisie' by E. Franklin Frazier? A: The book analyzes the origins and development of the Black middle class in America, specifically during the 1940s and 1950s, highlighting their behavior, attitudes, and values.
- Q: When was 'Black Bourgeoisie' first published? A: The book was first published in 1957.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of the Black middle class, their loss of cultural roots, and the critical examination of their identity and societal perceptions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Black Bourgeoisie'? A: The author of the book is E. Franklin Frazier.
- Q: What is the condition of the used copy available for purchase? A: The available used copy is described as being in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'Black Bourgeoisie' is a paperback.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Black Bourgeoisie'.
- Q: What insights does Frazier provide about the Black middle class? A: Frazier provides a critical analysis of how the Black middle class navigated societal changes and the impact of these changes on their identity.
- Q: What time period does the book primarily focus on? A: The book primarily focuses on the 1940s and 1950s, a significant period for the Black middle class in America.