--- product_id: 221316 title: "The Meaning of Freedom: And Other Difficult Dialogues (City Lights Open Media)" price: "$30.01" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/221316-the-meaning-of-freedom-and-other-difficult-dialogues-city-lights store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Meaning of Freedom: And Other Difficult Dialogues (City Lights Open Media) **Price:** $30.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Meaning of Freedom: And Other Difficult Dialogues (City Lights Open Media) - **How much does it cost?** $30.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/221316-the-meaning-of-freedom-and-other-difficult-dialogues-city-lights) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Want to Better Understand Socialism? New York Magazine recommends The Meaning of Freedom What is the meaning of freedom? Angela Y. Davis' life and work have been dedicated to examining this fundamental question and to ending all forms of oppression that deny people their political, cultural, and sexual freedom. In this collection of twelve searing, previously unpublished speeches, Davis confronts the interconnected issues of power, race, gender, class, incarceration, conservatism, and the ongoing need for social change in the United States. With her characteristic brilliance, historical insight, and penetrating analysis, Davis addresses examples of institutional injustice and explores the radical notion of freedom as a collective striving for real democracy - not something granted or guaranteed through laws, proclamations, or policies, but something that grows from a participatory social process that demands new ways of thinking and being. "The speeches gathered together here are timely and timeless," writes Robin D.G. Kelley in the foreword, "they embody Angela Davis' uniquely radical vision of the society we need to build, and the path to get there." The Meaning of Freedom articulates a bold vision of the society we need to build and the path to get there. This is her only book of speeches. "Davis' arguments for justice are formidable. . . . The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied."— The New York Times "One of America's last truly fearless public intellectuals." —C ynthia McKinney, former US Congresswoman "Angela Davis deserves credit, not just for the dignity and courage with which she has lived her life, but also for raising important critiques of a for-profit penitentiary system decades before those arguments gained purchase in the mainstream." — Thomas Chatterton Williams, SFGate "Angela Davis's revolutionary spirit is still strong. Still with us, thank goodness!" — Virginian-Pilot "Long before 'race/gender' became the obligatory injunction it is now, Angela Davis was developing an analytical framework that brought all of these factors into play. For readers who only see Angela Davis as a public icon . . . meet the real Angela Davis: perhaps the leading public intellectual of our era." — Robin D. G. Kelley author of Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original "There was a time in America when to call a person an 'abolitionist' was the ultimate epithet. It evoked scorn in the North and outrage in the South. Yet they were the harbingers of things to come. They were on the right side of history. Prof. Angela Y. Davis stands in that proud, radical tradition." —M umia Abu-Jamal, author of Jailhouse Lawyers: Prisoners Defending Prisoners v. the U.S.A. "Behold the heart and mind of Angela Davis, open, relentless, and on time!" — June Jordan Review: Sugar Bear..This book is very educational to the events that surround the injustices of races of color and is informative to the extentionalist views of a system that is set for people of color to fail...I liked the fact that the author stated the facts as truths. To all young adults that want to know their history. I love the book. - Sugar Bear..This book is very educational to the events that surround the injustices of races of color and is informative to the extentionalist views of a system that is set for people of color to fail...I liked the fact that the author stated the facts as truths. To all young adults that want to know their history. I love the book. Review: She really put you there with her while doing her speeches. - Great read! I recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #304,226 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #314 in Civil Rights & Liberties (Books) #936 in African American Demographic Studies (Books) #1,845 in Sociology Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 181 Reviews | ## Images ![The Meaning of Freedom: And Other Difficult Dialogues (City Lights Open Media) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XAGqrGd1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sugar Bear..This book is very educational to the events that surround the injustices of races of color and is informative to the extentionalist views of a system that is set for people of color to fail...I liked the fact that the author stated the facts as truths. To all young adults that want to know their history. I love the book. *by P***E on October 31, 2017* Sugar Bear..This book is very educational to the events that surround the injustices of races of color and is informative to the extentionalist views of a system that is set for people of color to fail...I liked the fact that the author stated the facts as truths. To all young adults that want to know their history. I love the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She really put you there with her while doing her speeches. *by P***E on October 13, 2019* Great read! I recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Towards full humanity *by M***A on January 2, 2014* This collection of writings by Angela Davis show not only how critical a thinker she is, but also how much hope she still has that we can create a new reality. Though she has every reason to be jaded by our justice system, she is not. Instead, what emerges from the pages of this book is a sincere desire and meaningful action for moving our country towards full humanity. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/221316-the-meaning-of-freedom-and-other-difficult-dialogues-city-lights](https://www.desertcart.us/products/221316-the-meaning-of-freedom-and-other-difficult-dialogues-city-lights) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*