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Book SynopsisA Qualitative Study of Black Atheists: Don't Tell Me You're One of Those is an interdisciplinary examination of a group that is rarely the study of inquiry, Black Atheists. Using in-depth, qualitative interviews, Daniel Swann builds a foundation for understanding Black Atheist identities, how Black Atheists conceive of themselves, how they perceive, internalize, and manage stigma, how they view in-group belonging, and how they understand their experiences as Atheists to be racialized. The author argues these unique circumstances have produced a distinctive identity at this particular intersection of race and religion.
Trade ReviewIn this much-needed, extremely welcome addition to the burgeoning study of contemporary secularity, Daniel Swann draws from the voices of non-religious African Americans, exploring and exposing their world views, values, and identities. A sound and thoughtful sociological investigation into the Black Atheist experience, this is essential reading for anyone interested in race and religion—or more importantly—race and irreligion. -- Phil Zuckerman, Pitzer College, author of What It Means to be Moral and Living the Secular Life
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Tables List of Figures Preface Introduction: Statement of the Problem and Roadmap Chapter 1: Atheism and Stigma Focused Literature Review Chapter 2: The Connection of Religiosity to Black Culture Chapter 3: A Brief History of Black Atheists and Black Skeptics Chapter 4: Exploring the Sample and Data Collection Chapter 5: Racialized Understanding of Atheism and the Black Atheist Identity Chapter 6: Black Atheists Relationship to Mainstream Atheism Conclusion References Appendix A: Interview Protocol Appendix B: Obtaining Consent About the Author
