Mandela's Dark Years: A Political Theory of Dreaming
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Mandela's Dark Years: A Political Theory of Dreaming
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Sharon Sliwinski
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| Series | Forerunners: Ideas First |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:48 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 127 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780816699902
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Imprint |
University of Minnesota Press
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| Publication Date |
30 November 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Inspired by one of Nelson Mandela s recurring nightmares, "Mandela s Dark Years "offers a political reading of dream-life. Sharon Sliwinski guides the reader through the psychology of apartheid, recasting dreaming as a vital form of resistance to political violence, away from a rational binary of thinking. This short, provocative study blends poli
Author Biography
Sharon Sliwinski is associate professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies and a core member of the Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She is author of Human Rights In Camera.
Reviews"A valuable addition to the literature on dream-life and Mandela's life."-African Studies Quarterly
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