商品簡介
This collection of seventeen essays examines the history, practices, ideology and beliefs of Rastafarianism in the 21st century. Several sections organize the essays more thematically around globalization, philosophy, gender, reggae, and politics. Specific essays look at Rastafarian vs. Christian perspectives on sin, women in Rastafari, Rastafari fundamentalism, and Afrocentric spirituality. The contributors are scholars of Rastafarianism with backgrounds in sociology, religion, anthropology, musicology, gender, and development. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Michael Barnett is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work at the University of West Indies at Mona. His articles have appeared in such publications as Caribbean Quarterly, the Journal of Caribbean Studies, and the Journal of Black Studies.
