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Book SynopsisProbes the ethos and attitude created by radio disc jockeys on the binational Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. This book examines the intersection of Christianity, calypso, and capitalism.
Trade Review"Chanting Down the New Jerusalem is a welcome addition to the anthropological literature of Christianity, capitalism, and nationalism." Religion & Society "Incisive and vibrant... The people of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin ... came alive on every turn of a page." Black Theology "A first-rate study notable for its straightforward treatment of issues surrounding national identity, tourism, and development." -- Stephen D. Glazier Church History Stds In Christiany And Culture "A rich, vivid and colourfully written ethnography." -- Heidi Harkonen Suomen Antropologi: J Finnish Anthro Soc "An original contribution to the study of Caribbean religions." New West Indian Guide / NWIG
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Map of Saint Martin and Sint Maarten Map of the Caribbean Islands Introduction: A New Jerusalem in the Caribbean Sea 1. So Many Men, So Many Histories: The History That Matters to the Islanders 2. Performing Identities on Saint Martin and Sint Maarten 3. Christianity as a Metalanguage of Inclusiveness 4. Clarke's Two Vitamin Cs for Successful Living 5. DJ Shadow's Prescription for Rastafari Individuality 6. The Hip-Hop- and Christian-Inspired Metaphysics of DJ Cimarron Conclusion Notes References Index
