Thick

by Cottom, Tressie Mcmillan

• ISBN13: 9781620974360
• ISBN10: 1620974363
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781620974377
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-01-08
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services
• More Book Details

About This Book

Thick: And Other Essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom is a collection of bold, humorous, and insightful essays that delve into various themes such as race, beauty, money, and more. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary social issues and the experiences of black women.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in sociology, anthropology, and women's studies courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of race, gender, and social status in contemporary society.

History and Editions

Thick: And Other Essays was first published in February 2019 by The New Press. The book has been widely praised for its thought-provoking analysis and its ability to transform narrative moments into insightful analyses of whiteness, black misogyny, and status-signaling as means of survival for black women.

Author and Other Works

Tressie McMillan Cottom is an award-winning professor and public intellectual known for her sharp wit and profound wisdom. In addition to Thick: And Other Essays, she has written Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy. Her work often explores the intersections of race, class, and gender in higher education and beyond.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book offers a detailed exploration of various themes including beauty standards, media representation, and economic disparities.
• Personal Narratives: The essays are deeply personal, drawing from the author's own experiences as a black woman in academia.
• Critical Analysis: The book provides critical analyses of societal norms and power structures, making it a valuable resource for critical thinking and discussion.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781620974360
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781620974377
• Other Editions: The book is available in various formats, including paperback and e-book versions.

Publication Details

• Publisher: The New Press
• Publication Date: February 2019
• Number of Pages: 248 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

The following ISBNs are associated with different formats of Thick: And Other Essays:

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781620974360
• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781620974377
• E-book: ISBN-13: 9781620974377

Other ISBNs for related works by the author include:

• Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy: ISBN-13: 9781620974384

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Thick: And Other Essays, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.