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In this book, I have attempted to guide readers through W. E. B. Du Bois’s life and legacy in a way that is clear, accurate, and critical. Although the focus of the book is on the key issues Du Bois addressed, the historical and cultural context in which he developed his social, political, and economic thought has not been neglected. Du Bois: A Critical Introduction is not an intellectual biography of Du Bois, but instead an introduction to his discourse and its most distinctive features. This book also seeks to demonstrate why Du Bois and his discourse remain relevant in the twenty-first century.

I am grateful to students, colleagues, and comrades throughout the years who have contributed in important ways to the research, writing, and revision of this book. I would be remiss if I did not offer my sincere gratitude to the editorial team at Polity Press, especially George Owers and Julia Davies, who supported my vision for an accessible but critical introduction to Du Bois’s sprawling oeuvre. Lastly, I thank my friends and family for their support during the many years it took me to research, write, and revise this book. If I were to sincerely say thank you a thousand times (asante sana, na gode sosai, daalụ nke ukwuu, ke leboha haholo, ndokutenda zvikuru, aad ayaad u mahadsantahay, hatur nuhun pisan, enkosi kakhulu, o ṣeun pupọ, ngibona kakhulu, etc.), I would not have thanked each of you enough. Ubuntu – I am because we are.

In the spirit of W. E. B. Du Bois …

Reiland Rabaka

Boulder, Colorado

July 2020