A Certain Lack of Coherence: Writings on Art and Cultural Politics

Jimmie Durham in his typical method brings a cutting logic, personal experience, and brilliant analysis to his essays on American culture, arts, and politics. The book is a collection of essays whose topics span everything from the politics of the American Indian Movement in the 70s, to the politics of the New York art scene, how American history is imagined, the social and psychological complexities of colonialism, Cherokee politics and communal experiences, and much more. If this review does not give enough detail, it is because Durham's writings are so complex and far-reaching in their themes, yet easy-to-read and personally challenging to the reader, that it makes his work difficult to summarize. Rather than take my word for it, you should buy the book and experience for yourself the writings of one of the greatest living authors, artists, and activists of our time!