The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness
Describe symbolism in The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness by Paul Gilroy
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Gilroy uses the symbol of a ship crossing the Atlantic to symbolize the living, micro-cultural, micro-political system.
The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness