Azzedine Haddour is a literary scholar specializing in 20th-century French literature and thought, alongside post-colonial literature and theory. His work delves deeply into the writings of figures such as Camus, Sartre, and Fanon. Haddour's critical analyses explore complex themes of colonialism, identity, and narrative construction. His scholarship offers profound insights into key thinkers and concepts within post-colonial studies.
This book underscores the ethical dimension of Fanon's work by focusing on the interplay of language, gender and colonial politics, by discussing the implication of the medical and psychiatric establishment in the institution of colonialism and by assessing the importance of existential phenomenology in Fanon's project of decolonisation. -- .
Focusing on contemporary urban issues, this collection features contributions from esteemed scholars who examine various aspects of city life and politics. The essays delve into themes such as urban representation, policy critiques, and personal experiences within the city. By analyzing specific practices like tourism and dancing, as well as theoretical perspectives including postmodernism and postcolonialism, the chapters present diverse visions of urban existence. Collectively, they propose innovative frameworks for understanding and discussing modern cities.