Uncivil War Intellectuals and Identity Politics in Decolonization
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Uncivil War : Intellectuals And Identity Politics During the Decolonization of Algeria, Paperback by Sueur, James D. Le; Le Sueur, James D., ISBN 0803280289, ISBN-13 9780803280281, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Uncivil War is a provocative study of the intellectuals who confronted the loss of France&;s most prized overseas possession: colonial Algeria. Tracing the intellectual history of one of the most violent and pivotal wars of European decolonization, James D. Le Sueur illustrates how key figures such as Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Germaine Tillion, Jacques Soustelle, Raymond Aron, Claude Lévi-Strauss, Albert Memmi, Frantz Fanon, Mouloud Feraoun, Jean Amrouche, and Pierre Bourdieu agonized over the &;Algerian question.&; As Le Sueur argues, these individuals and others forged new notions of the nation and nationalism, giving rise to a politics of identity that continues to influence debate around the world. This edition features an important new chapter on the intellectual responses to the recent torture debates in France, the civil war in Algeria, and terrorism since September 11.
A thought-provoking deep dive into the minds of intellectuals grappling with Algeria’s decolonization. Le Sueur’s analysis is sharp and compelling, shedding light on identity politics during this turbulent era. Well-researched and engaging, this book offers fresh insights into a critical historical moment. A must-read for anyone interested in postcolonial studies or modern French history.