Black Rage Second Updated Edition

by Grier, William H; Cobbs, Price M.

• ISBN13: 9780465007011
• ISBN10: 0465007015
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-03-06
• Publisher: Basic Books

Summary

This acclaimed work by two black psychiatrists has established itself as the classic statement of the desperation, conflicts, and anger of black life in America.

Author Biography

William H. Grier is former chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Meharry Medical College, and former professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University. He lives in San Diego. Price M. Cobbs is assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; fellow, American Psychiatric Association; member, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences; and president, Pacific Management Systems. William H. Grier is former chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Meharry Medical College, and former professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University. He lives in San Diego. Price M. Cobbs is assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; fellow, American Psychiatric Association; member, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences; and president, Pacific Management Systems.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the 1992 Edition	vii
Introduction to the Paperback Edition	xi
Foreword	xv
Who's Angry?	3	(20)
The Shadow of the Past	23	(16)
Achieving Womanhood	39	(16)
Acquiring Manhood	55	(20)
Marriage and Love	75	(27)
Character Traits	102	(28)
The ``Promise'' of Education	130	(24)
Mental Illness and Treatment	154	(27)
How Come There's So Much Hate?	181	(19)
Black Rage	200