Open Mike

by Michael Eric Dyson

Here, collected for the first time, are interviews and essays representing Michael Eric Dyson's most important thinking on race and identity. Exploring such topics as "whiteness" as seen through a black man's eye, modernism and postmodernism in black culture, and the emancipating role of black music from the plantation to the ghetto, Open Mike is a perfect introduction to Dyson's work and a must-have for students and scholars in African American Studies and Cultural Studies.

Genres: Essays

448 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

About the author

Michael Eric Dyson is an American academic, author, and radio host. He is a professor of sociology at Georgetown University.

Reviews

[Rafael Suleiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great summary of the works of Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.

[Darryl-lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seem a bit myopic.

[Tobey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listen to Dyson speak. He is amazing. Talks a mile a minute without hesitation using really big words. African-American scholar who discusses a whole host of issues.

This is a collection of essays that he has written about everything from rap to religion and how they are connected.

[Marcus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very intriguing book that I have passed on to many friends. He gets down and dirty about many topics involving the culture of our society. If you are a Michael Jordan lover, be careful with this one because Mr. Dyson takes no prisoners towards him in this book. An enjoyable read!!!

[RJ Stastny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't get enough of Dyson although at times he can be a bit "thick" and you really have to focus on the direction he's leading you.

[nick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Does he really need to put his face on every book? Seriously, Mike...