'Concrete freedom' : C.L.R. James on culture and black politics

Smith, A. (2011) 'Concrete freedom' : C.L.R. James on culture and black politics. Cultural Sociology, 5(4), pp. 479-499. (doi: 10.1177/1749975510391588)

Abstract

This article aims to provide a synoptic account of the cultural writings of the West Indian intellectual and activist C.L.R. James. I aim to make a case for greater recognition of his work among cultural sociologists. I go on to show how James’ original, historicising account of cultural forms relates closely to his wider political interventions including, specifically, his ground-breaking discussion of mid-twentieth century black politics in America.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: C.L.R. James, sport, history, culture, racism, black politics
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Smith, Professor Andrew
• Authors: Smith, A.
• Subjects: H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races; H Social Sciences > HX Socialism. Communism. Anarchism; H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences
• Journal Name: Cultural Sociology
• Publisher: Sage
• ISSN: 1749-9755