Just Us by Claudia Rankine is an impressive follow-up to her earlier works Citizen and Don’t Let Me Be Lonely. The book is a finalist for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction 2021 and was recognized by, among others, TLS, Financial Times, New Statesman, and Guardian as one of the best books of the year.
About the book
In a time of growing cultural division, Rankine explores how people in a polarized society can continue to engage in conversation with each other. She uses the study of whiteness and white supremacy as a guide for real encounters in everyday and public spaces such as airports, theaters, and polling stations. Just Us invites breaking the silence, guilt, and violence surrounding the theme of whiteness.
Features
- A combination of essays, poetry, and visual elements
- Texts accompanied by commentary and responses on opposite pages
- A concluding analysis on women who dye their hair blonde and the cultural significance thereof
- An intimate and vulnerable approach, focused on being together and truth rather than being right
Language and usage
Language: English
Language level: suitable for advanced readers (C1–C2)
Suitable for: higher education, self-study, and professional deepening in the field of culture and society
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