Overview

The Rastafari Movement: A North American and Caribbean Perspective provides a historical and ideological overview of the Rastafari movement in the context of its early beginnings in the island of Jamaica and its eventual establishment in other geographic locations. Building on previous scholarship and the author's own fieldwork, the text goes on to provide a rich comparative analysis of the Rastafari movement with other Black theological movements, specifically the Nation of Islam and the Black Hebrew Israelites in the context of the United States. The text explores the following topics: • Pan-Africanism, Black nationalism and Rastafari; • gender dynamics; • globalization; • concepts and symbols; • other Black theological movements. This text is ideal for students of religious studies, sociology, anthropology, African Diaspora studies, African American studies, and Black studies who wish to gain an understanding of the history and beliefs of the Rastafari Movement.

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Author:   Michael Barnett (University of the West Indies)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781138682153

ISBN 10:   1138682152
Pages:   190
Publication Date:   02 October 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 Pan-Africanism, Black Nationalism, Ethiopianism and Rastafari: A Historical Perspective Chapter 2 General Overview of the Organizational Structure of the Rastafari Movement Chapter 3 The Different Mansions of the Rastafari Movement Chapter 4 Gender Dynamics Within the Rastafari Movement Chapter 5 Important Concepts and Symbols for the Rastafari Movement Chapter 6 The Globalization of the Rastafari Movement Chapter 7 Out in the Field Chapter 8 A Comparison between the Rastafari Movement and other Black Theological Movements such as the Nation of Islam and the Black Hebrew Israelites Chapter 9 Reflections on the Current Status of the Rastafari Movement Appendix

Reviews

The Rastafari Movement: A North American and Caribbean Perspective, is a valuable addition to the genre of Rastafari Studies. This well-referenced new book takes a timely, detailed and in-depth look at the ideological, philosophical and theological factors currently impacting the growth and development of the Rastafari Movement. I. Jabulani Tafari, Publisher/Author, Fort Lauderdale, USA.

Author Information

Michael Barnett is presently a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, University of West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica.

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