Frantz Fanon: combat breathing

Patel, Tina G.

Abstract

This book is the latest offering by Professor Nigel C. Gibson on the work and relevance of Frantz Fanon. A recognised expert in Africana thought and postcolonialism, in “Frantz Fanon: Combat Breathing”, Gibson facilitates readers’ application and assessment of Fanon's approach around revolution and liberation – particularly in terms of anticolonial and pro-humanism activity – with attention to some contemporary global events, e.g. Black Lives Matter movement, Gaza strip conflict. This is a book in which Gibson seeks to inform, critically engage and demonstrate the continued relevance of Fanon's ideas for the next generation of thinkers and activists, as he promises from the outset “ … you will see how Fanon's analysis and vision remain vital and speak powerfully to our situation” (xv). This review will evaluate Gibson's approach and delivery in doing this.

Citation

Patel, T. G. (2024). Frantz Fanon: combat breathing. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2024.2404252

• Journal Article Type: Book Review
• Acceptance Date: Sep 2, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Sep 18, 2024
• Publication Date: Sep 18, 2024
• Deposit Date: Sep 12, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 19, 2026
• Journal: Ethnic and Racial Studies
• Print ISSN: 0141-9870
• Electronic ISSN: 1466-4356
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 1-3
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2024.2404252
• Additional Information: This is an original manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Ethnic and Racial Studies on 18 Sep 2024, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2024.2404252