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Thick and Other Essays

Thick and Other Essays

And Other Essays
BiographyEssays
Pages
256
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Thick: And Other Essays is a collection of essays by the American sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom. The book explores a range of topics, including black womanhood, body image, and McMillan Cottom's experience as a Southern black woman academic. Published in 2019 by The New Press, Thick was a finalist for that year's National Book Award.

Genres

Biography Essays History Memoir

About the author

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Tressie McMillan Cottom

Tressie McMillan Cottom is a sharp sociologist and writer known for her insightful commentary on race, class, and education. Her essential collection, Thick and Other Essays, offers a critical look at contemporary American life. She has also authored significant works such as Digital Sociologies and Lower Ed.