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Book SynopsisUses critical race theory to discuss American films that embrace contemporary issues of race, sexuality, class, and gender. Its linear history chronicles black-oriented narrative film from post-World War II through the presidential administration of Barack Obama.

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Book SynopsisKendrick Lamar has established himself at the forefront of contemporary hip-hop culture. Artistically adventurous and socially conscious, he has been unapologetic in using his art form, rap music, to address issues affecting black lives while also exploring subjects fundamental to the human experience, such as religious belief. This book is the first to provide an interdisciplinary academic analysis of the impact of Lamarâs corpus. In doing so, it highlights how Lamarâs music reflects current tensions that are keenly felt when dealing with the subjects of race, religion and politics. Starting with Section 80 and ending with DAMN., this book deals with each of Lamarâs four major projects in turn. A panel of academics, journalists and hip-hop practitioners show how religion, in particular black spiritualties, take a front-and-center role in his work. They also observe that his astute and biting thoughts on race and culture may come from an African American perspective, but many find something familiar in Lamarâs lyrical testimony across great chasms of social and geographical difference.This sophisticated exploration of one of popular cultureâs emerging icons reveals a complex and multi faceted engagement with religion, faith, race, art and culture. As such, it will be vital reading for anyone working in religious, African American and hip-hop studies, as well as scholars of music, media and popular culture.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction: K.Dotting the American Cultural Landscape with Black Meaning- Anthony B. Pinn and Christopher M. Driscoll; Part I: Section.80 (2011); 1 Kendrick Lamar’s Section.80: Reagan Era Blues- Ralph Bristout; 2 Can I be Both?: Blackness and the Negotiation of Binary Categories in Kendrick Lamar’s Section.80- Margarita Simon Guillory; 3 Hol’ Up: Post-Civil Rights Black Theology within Kendrick Lamar’s Section.80 Album - Daniel White Hodge; 4 Sensibility in Section.80: Kendrick Lamar’s Poetics of Problems- Michael L. Thomas; Part II: good kid, m.A.A.d. city (2012); 5 The Good, the m.A.A.d., and the Holy: Kendrick Lamar’s Meditations on Sin and Moral Agency in the Post-Gangsta Era- Juan M. Floyd-Thomas; 6 ‘Real is Responsibility’: Revelations in White through the Filter of Black Realness on good kid, m.A.A.d. city- Rob Peach; 7 ‘Black Meaning’ Out of Urban Mud: good kid, m.A.A.d city as Compton Griot-Riff at the Crossroads of Climate-Apocalypse- James W. Perkinson; 8 Rap as Ragnarök: Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and the Value of Competition- Christopher M. Driscoll: Part III: To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) ; 9 Can Dead Homies Speak? The Spirit and Flesh of Black Meaning- Monica R. Miller; 10 Loving [You] is Complicated: Black Self-Love and Affirmation in the Rap Music of Kendrick Lamar- Darrius D. Hills; 11 From ‘Blackness’ to Afrofuture to ‘Impasse’: The Figura of the Jimi Hendrix/Richie Havens Identity Revolution as Faintly Evidenced by the work of Kendrick Lamar and More than a Head Nod to Lupe Fiasco- Jon Gill; 12 Beyond Flight and Containment: Kendrick Lamar, Black Study, and an Ethics of the Wound- Joseph Winters; Part IV: DAMN. (2017); 13 ‘Real Nigga Conditions’: Kendrick Lamar, Grotesque Realism, and the Open Body-Anthony B. Pinn; 14 DAMNed to the Earth: Kendrick Lamar, De/colonial Violence,and Earthbound Salvation- Ben Lewellyn-Taylor and Melanie C. Jones; 15 Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. as an Aesthetic Genealogy- Dominik Hammer; 16 ‘I’m an Israelite’: Kendrick Lamar’s Spiritual Search, Hebrew Israelite Religion, and the Politics of Celebrity Encounter- Sam Kestenbaum: 17 Damnation, Identity, and Truth: Vocabularies of Suffering in Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN.- André E. Key; 18 Hebrew Israelite Covenantal Theology and Kendrick Lamar’s Constructive Project in DAMN.- Spencer Dew; Conclusion: KENosis: The Meaning of Kendrick Lamar- Monica R. Miller; References ; Contributors

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Book SynopsisRace in Sweden is an introduction to, and a critical investigation of, the Swedish relationship to race in the post-war and contemporary eras. This relationship is fundamentally shaped by an ideology of colourblindness, with any kind of race talk being taboo in public discourse and everyday language use, and in practice forbidden in official and institutional language.A study of a country which was until recently strikingly white but has become extremely diverse, yet where the legacy of Swedish whiteness co-exists with a radical, colourblind, antiracist ideology, Race in Sweden will appeal to scholars across the social sciences and humanities with interests in race and ethnicity, whiteness and Nordic studies.Chapters 2 and 3 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

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Book SynopsisThe way external forces influence political and economic outcomes in developing countries is an ongoing concern of scholars and policymakers. In the 1970s and 1980s, dependency analysis was a popular way of approaching this topic, but it later fell into disrepute. This Element argues that it may be useful to revamp dependency to interpret China''s new relationships with developing countries, including Latin America. Economic links with China have become important determinants of the region''s development. Stallings discusses the dependency debates, reviews the way dependency operated in the US-Latin American case, and analyzes the growing Chinese presence within a dependency framework.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. A brief reprise on dependency; 3. Dependency in Latin America under US hegemony; 4. Dependency with Chinese characteristics?; 5. China-Latin America economic relations; 6. China-Latin America political relations; 7. On dependency.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most surprising developments in Mexico''s transition to democracy is the outbreak of criminal wars and large-scale criminal violence. Why did Mexican drug cartels go to war as the country transitioned away from one-party rule? And why have criminal wars proliferated as democracy has consolidated and elections have become more competitive subnationally? In Votes, Drugs, and Violence, Guillermo Trejo and Sandra Ley develop a political theory of criminal violence in weak democracies that elucidates how democratic politics and the fragmentation of power fundamentally shape cartels'' incentives for war and peace. Drawing on in-depth case studies and statistical analysis spanning more than two decades and multiple levels of government, Trejo and Ley show that electoral competition and partisan conflict were key drivers of the outbreak of Mexico''s crime wars, the intensification of violence, and the expansion of war and violence to the spheres of local politics and civil society.Trade Review'This brilliant book offers a novel and needed theory of criminal violence that emphasizes the crucial role of politics. The authors explain why transitions from authoritarianism to democracy often lead to high levels of criminal violence, and identify the conditions for the onset and escalation of criminal wars as well as for the victimization of local authorities and politicians. The empirical chapters, which combine statistical analyses and case studies, offer compelling evidence of the effects of political change on criminal violence. At the same time, the book is a profound analysis of the devastating criminal wars that Mexico has endured over the previous decades.' Ana Arjona, Northwestern University'Trejo and Ley have crafted a sophisticated theory that stands out for its clarity, careful construction of arguments, vast data collected, and variety of research methods employed. By focusing on the role of violent specialists and on the gray zone of criminality, Votes, Drugs, and Violence not only provides a comprehensive narrative about the tragic escalation of violence in Mexico since 2006, but also expands our understanding of how criminals and states interact.' Angélica Durán-Martínez, University of Massachusetts, Lowell'Trejo and Ley's Votes, Drugs, and Violence provides critical new insights into the phenomenon of criminal governance. The authors offer a rich and compelling account of how interactions between criminal groups and the state promote varied patterns of violence in Mexico. The book is an essential addition to the literature on criminal violence and conflict in Latin America.' Desmond Arias, Baruch College, CUNY'Highly recommended, and not just for specialists on Mexico and criminal violence in Latin America.' Mauricio Rivera, Journal of Peace Research'… Trejo and Ley offer an important contribution. Anyone wanting to understand the current Mexican crisis should read this book … The book will also be useful for scholars interested in understanding posttransitional violence in a variety of contexts, including beyond Latin America.' Miguel Centellas, American Journal of Sociology'… this is a solid, thoroughly conceptualized study which, in addition to its main arguments, provides many minor insights into the problems of the political/criminal intersection. Among these is the need to shift from a primary focus on either national or local (municipal) politics to understand how states have become a main battleground for the expansion or narco-control. […] The book is sure to become a staple of graduate seminars and undergraduate courses concerned with Mexican politics, drug trafficking, and the relationship between formal politics and criminal violence.' Howard Campbell, Journal of Strategic Security'Important scholars in the emerging literature on the political foundations of crime and violence, Trejo and Ley advance our understanding of the links between organized crime and politics …' Cecilia Farfán-Méndez, Perspectives on PoliticsTable of ContentsPart I. A Political Theory of Criminal Violence: 1. The political foundations of peace and war in the gray zone of criminality; Part II. The Outbreak of Inter-cartel Wars: 2. Why cartels went to war: subnational party alternation, the breakdown of criminal protection, and the onset of inter-cartel wars; 3. Fighting turf wars: cartels, militias, and the struggle for drug trafficking corridors; Part III. The State's War Against the Cartels: 4. Why the state's war against the cartels intensified violence: political polarization, intergovernmental partisan conflict, and the escalation of violence; 5. Unpacking the war against the cartels: presidents, governors, and large-scale narco violence; Part IV. The Rise of Criminal Governance: Subverting Local Democracy in War: 6. Why cartels murder mayors and local party candidates: subnational political vulnerability and political opportunities to become local rulers; 7. Seizing local power: developing subnational criminal governance regimes.

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Book SynopsisLatin American states took dramatic steps toward greater inclusion during the late twentieth and early twenty-first Centuries. Bringing together an accomplished group of scholars, this volume examines this shift by introducing three dimensions of inclusion: official recognition of historically excluded groups, access to policymaking, and resource redistribution. Tracing the movement along these dimensions since the 1990s, the editors argue that the endurance of democratic politics, combined with longstanding social inequalities, create the impetus for inclusionary reforms. Diverse chapters explore how factors such as the role of partisanship and electoral clientelism, constitutional design, state capacity, social protest, populism, commodity rents, international diffusion, and historical legacies encouraged or inhibited inclusionary reform during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Featuring original empirical evidence and a strong theoretical framework, the book considers cross-national variation, delves into the surprising paradoxes of inclusion, and identifies the obstacles hindering further fundamental change.Trade Review'This remarkable volume on Latin America's recent inclusionary turn brings together a set of terrifically talented and innovative scholars trained by David Collier and Ruth Berins Collier at UC Berkeley over the past several decades. The wide-ranging nature of the chapters is fitting because the breadth of this inclusionary turn, which included informal venders, evangelicals, and indigenous groups, is one of its most distinctive features relative to the earlier incorporation of labor unions. By showcasing the kind of insightful work the Colliers pioneered along with the kind of substantively important questions they trained their students to ask and answer, the volume serves as a superb tribute to their lasting impact on the field.' Kent Eaton, Professor and Chair of Politics, UC Santa Cruz'Building upon the extraordinary legacy of Ruth Berins Collier and David Collier, this volume constitutes a tour de force through Latin America's inclusionary policies of the early 21st century. It is a must read for anyone interested in contemporary Latin America, particularly as we move into the political uncertainties of the 2020s.' Tulia G. Falleti, Class of 1965 Endowed Term Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania'In the last 30 years, democratization in Latin America has opened opportunities for the mobilization of a broad array of popular sector groups seeking an end to the region's historic legacy of social and economic exclusion. This excellent volume provides a comprehensive analysis of this 'inclusionary turn,' and of the political contradictions that have limited its social impact. With contributions from leading scholars in the field, it offers an essential overview of the changing politics of the 21st century.' Robert R. Kaufman, Professor of Political Science, RutgersTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Inequality, Democracy, and the Inclusionary Turn in Latin America Diana Kapiszewski, Steven R. Levitsky and Deborah J. Yashar; Part I. Extending Social Policy and Participation: 2. Including Outsiders in Latin America Candelaria Garay; 3. Diffusion Dynamics: Shaping Social Policy in Latin America's Inclusionary Turn Wendy Hunter; 4. Inclusion without Power? Limits of Participatory Institutions Benjamin Goldfrank; 5. Brazil's Participatory Infrastructure: Opportunities and Limitations for Inclusion Lindsay Mayka and Jessica Rich; Part II. Inclusion and Partisan Representation: 6. Changing Patterns of Ideology and Partisanship in Latin America Grigore Pop-Eleches; 7. Brokering Inclusion: Intermediaries, Clientelism, and Constraints on Latin America's Left Turn Thad Dunning and Lucas M. Novaes; 8. States of Discontent: State Crises, Party System Change, and Inclusion in South America Samuel Handlin; Part III. New Party-Society Linkages: 9. The Politics of Popular Coalitions: Unions and Territorial Social Movements in Post-Neoliberal Latin America (2000-2015) Sebastián Etchemendy; 10. After Corporatism: Party Linkages with Popular-Sector Organizations in Neoliberal Latin America Brian Palmer-Rubin; 11. Expanding the Public Square: Evangelicals and Electoral Politics in Latin America Taylor C. Boas; Part IV. Inclusion, Populism, and Democracy: 12. Pathways to Inclusion in Latin America Maxwell A. Cameron; 13. Inclusionary Turn, Rentier Populism, and Emerging Legacies: the Propagation Effects of the Commodity Boom Sebastián Mazzuca; 14. Strong Citizens, Strong Presidents: The Constitutional Architecture of the Inclusionary Turn in Latin America Zachary Elkins; 15. Shaping the People: Populism and the Politics of Identity Formation in South America Jason Seawright and Rodrigo Barrenechea; Conclusion: 16. The Inclusionary Turn and its Political Limitations Kenneth M. Roberts.

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Book SynopsisConcerns about immigration and the rising visibility of minorities have triggered a lively scholarly debate on the consequences of ethnic diversity for trust, cooperation, and other aspects of social cohesion. In this accessibly written volume, leading scholars explore where, when, and why ethnic diversity affects social cohesion by way of analyses covering the major European immigration countries, as well as the United States and Canada. They explore the merits of competing theoretical accounts and give rare insights into the underlying mechanisms through which diversity affects social cohesion. The volume offers a nuanced picture of the topic by explicitly exploring the conditions under which ethnic diversity affects the glue' that holds societies together. With its interdisciplinary perspective and contributions by sociologists, political scientists, social psychologists, as well as economists, the book offers the most comprehensive analysis of the link between ethnic diversity aTrade Review"This book is an excellent resource providing practical everyday activities for the early years practitioner, in nurseries, pre-schools and schools, within a clear structure linked to the EYFS framework and guidance." – John Perry, Nasen Special magazineTable of Contents1. Ethnic Diversity in Diverse Societies: An introduction Part I: The Causal Nature of Diversity Effects 2. Diversity and Well-Being: Local effects and causal approaches 3. Moving to Diversity: Residential mobility, changes in ethnic diversity, and concerns about immigration 4. Declining Trust Amidst Diversity? A Natural Experiment in Lewiston, Maine Part II: The Moderating Role of Interethnic Contacts, Identities, and Policies 5. Diversity, Segregation, and Trust 6. The Consequences Of Ethnic Diversity: Advancing the debate 7. Ethnic Heterogeneity, Ethnic and National Identity, and Social Cohesion in England 8. Diversity, Trust, and Intergroup Attitudes: Underlying processes and mechanisms Part III: Ethnic Diversity in Schools 9. Thinking About Ethnic Diversity: Experimental evidence on the causal role of ethnic diversity in german neighborhoods and schools 10. Ethnic Diversity, Homophily, and Network Cohesion in European Classrooms 11. Diversity and Intergroup Contact in Schools

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Book SynopsisMargaret Malamud is Professor of Ancient History and Islamic Studies at New Mexico State University, where she is also the S.P. and Margaret Manasse Research Chair in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is author of the acclaimed book Ancient Rome and Modern America (2009) and her articles have appeared in the scholarly collections African Athena (2012) and Ancient Slavery and Abolition (2011).Trade ReviewThis is the book that historians of classical reception in America have been awaiting for decades … its meticulous research and clear writing set the bar high for all future studies. * Carl J. Richard, Professor of History, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA *Malamud adds to our understanding of the vital, enduring influence of classical literature on the American experience … Her sensitive account acknowledges the ethical and political challenges involved in the African American pursuit of classical knowledge. * Joy Connolly, Provost and Professor of Classics, CUNY Graduate Center, USA *Malamud’s knowledge of the material is precise and impressive … She shows how much there is to learn from the role that Classics has played in African American history and culture. * Phiroze Vasunia, Professor of Greek, University College London, UK *

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Book SynopsisStands as both a remarkable biography of J. Frank G.Boom (1920-1953) and a recovery of his incredible contribution to blues scholarship. Wim Verbei tells how and when the Netherlands was introduced to African American blues music and describes the equally dramatic and peculiar friendship that existed between Boom and jazz critic and musicologist Will Gilbert.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing an intersectional approach, Social Inequalities: Select Readings on Race, Class, and Gender introduces students to social inequalities embedded within society at both the micro and macro level. Through compelling, scholarly articles, students gain the knowledge necessary to address social inequalities and inspire social change.The anthology features six distinct units. Unit I focuses on race, racism, and immigration and features readings on racial formation, defining racism, and the consequences of racism on U.S. immigration policy. In Unit II, students read about gender, patriarchy, and formal and informal discrimination against women at work. Unit III features coverage of social class, power, and privilege, and Unit IV speaks to the tensions between wealth, privilege, and inequality. Students learn about inequality and discrimination within social institutions like schools, housing, and mass incarceration. The final unit encourages students to pursue social change and social transformation.Social Inequalities is an ideal reader for courses in sociology, women and gender studies, and race and ethnic studies, as well as those that address social stratification and the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, class, and gender.

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Book SynopsisAn Unabridged Printing of the Second Edition, to include the First, Second, Third and Fourth Day, with opening quote by Schopenhauer and all footnotes - Joel Augustus Rogers'' defining work originally self-published in 1917.

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