About this title: NIGGER: THE STRANGE CAREER OF A TROUBLESOME WORD explores the etymology, usage, and cultural signification of the highly charged "N-word" in American life. Kennedy, a Harvard law professor, unravels layers and layers of histories, experiences, and perspectives--and addresses the many controversies that arise from the use of that epithet.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Date Published: 01/2002
ISBN-13:9780375421723ISBN:0375421726
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Pantheon
Date Published: 2002-01-08
ISBN-13:9780375421723ISBN:0375421726
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780375713712ISBN:0375713719
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date Published: 2003-01-01
ISBN-13:9780375713712ISBN:0375713719
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Edition: First Printing (1, 2, 3...)
Binding: Hardbound
Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780375421723ISBN:0375421726
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"Very interesting, especially since three of the novels I teach every year use the "N-word." Kennedy gives a historical account of the word and argues that some (not all) of the attempts to eliminate the word from literature, rap, etc. are misguided. I've always thought the word to be reprehensible, but reading this book gave me more insight as to why."
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