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The Jamaica Reader
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Author : Diana Paton
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2021-04-30
The Jamaica Reader written by Diana Paton and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with History categories.
From Miss Lou to Bob Marley and Usain Bolt to Kamala Harris, Jamaica has had an outsized reach in global mainstream culture. Yet many of its most important historical, cultural, and political events and aspects are largely unknown beyond the island. The Jamaica Reader presents a panoramic history of the country, from its precontact indigenous origins to the present. Combining more than one hundred classic and lesser-known texts that include journalism, lyrics, memoir, and poetry, the Reader showcases myriad voices from over the centuries: the earliest published black writer in the English-speaking world; contemporary dancehall artists; Marcus Garvey; and anonymous migrant workers. It illuminates the complexities of Jamaica's past, addressing topics such as resistance to slavery, the modern tourist industry, the realities of urban life, and the struggle to find a national identity following independence in 1962. Throughout, it sketches how its residents and visitors have experienced and shaped its place in the world. Providing an unparalleled look at Jamaica's history, culture, and politics, this volume is an ideal companion for anyone interested in learning about this magnetic and dynamic nation.
Chanting Down Babylon
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Author : Nathaniel Samuel Murrell
language : en
Publisher: Temple University Press
Release Date : 1998
Chanting Down Babylon written by Nathaniel Samuel Murrell and has been published by Temple University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
This anthology explores Rastafari religion, culture, and politics in Jamaica and other parts of the African diaspora. An Afro-Caribbean religious and cultural movement that sprang from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1930s, today Rastafari has close to one million adherents. The basic message of Rastafari—the dismantling of all oppressive institutions and the liberation of humankind—even has strong appeal to non-believers who are captivated by reggae music, the lyrics, and the "immortal spirit" of its enormously popular practitioner, Bob Marley. Probing into Rastafari's still evolving belief system, political goals, and cultural expression, the contributors to this volume emphasize the importance of Africana history and the Caribbean context. Author note:Nathaniel Samuel Murrellis Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, and Visiting Professor at the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology in Kingston, Jamaica.William David Spencerserves as Pastor of Encouragement at Pilgrim Church in Beverly, MA, and was an Adjunct Professor of Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's Center for Urban Ministerial Education in Boston. He has authored, co-authored, or editedThe Prayer of Life of Jesus, Mysterium and Mystery: The Clerical Crime Novel, God through the Looking Glass, Joy through the Night, 2 Corinthians: Bible Study CommentaryandThe Global God.Adrian Anthony McFarlaneis Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. He is author ofA Grammar of FearandEvil–A Husserlian-Wittgensteinian Hermeneutic.
A Brief History Of Seven Killings
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Author : Marlon James
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-10-16
A Brief History Of Seven Killings written by Marlon James and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-16 with Fiction categories.
A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE 2015 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER, WITH A BRAND-NEW FOREWORD AND A Q&A WITH THE AUTHOR * With a new foreword by Bernardine Evaristo * 'Epic in every sense of the word' New York Times Jamaica, 1976. Seven gunmen storm Bob Marley's house, machine guns blazing. The reggae superstar survives, but the gunmen are never caught. In A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James reimagines the story behind this near-mythical event, chronicling the lives of a host of unforgettable characters from street kids, drug lords and journalists, to prostitutes and secret service agents. Gripping, inventive and ambitious, it is one of the most mesmerising and influential novels of the twenty-first century. 'Showcases the extraordinary capabilities of a writer whose importance can scarcely be questioned' Independent
Jamaica
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Author : Golriz Golkar
language : en
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Release Date : 2022-01-01
Jamaica written by Golriz Golkar and has been published by Bellwether Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Explore one of the beautiful islands in the Caribbean Sea: Jamaica! This book’s colorful photos bring the country’s tropical environment and vibrant culture to life. With leveled text aimed at those reading to learn, readers will discover the landforms, wildlife, and customs that make Jamaica beautiful. Features will engage the reader with maps, profiles, activities, and fun facts about the sports, food, and music of Jamaica. Readers will get a taste of island life with this colorful title!
A Reader In African Jamaican Music Dance And Religion
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Author : Markus Coester
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-01-12
A Reader In African Jamaican Music Dance And Religion written by Markus Coester and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-12 with History categories.
Originally published in various sources between 1907 and 1999.
Jamaica S Find
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Author : Juanita Havill
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1986
Jamaica S Find written by Juanita Havill and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
For use in schools and libraries only. A little girl finds a stuffed dog in the park and decides to take it home.
New West Indian Readers 4
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Author : Undine Giuseppi
language : en
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Release Date : 2014-11
New West Indian Readers 4 written by Undine Giuseppi and has been published by Nelson Thornes this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11 with Foreign Language Study categories.
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Jamaica
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Author : Lisa Owings
language : en
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Release Date : 2014-01-01
Jamaica written by Lisa Owings and has been published by Bellwether Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Jamaica is a small island country in the Caribbean Sea known for its Reggae music and spicy foods. Some Jamaicans do not cut their hair! They prefer to twist their hair into dreadlocks instead. Young readers will learn about the history of Jamaica and customs that make it unique.
Book Of Jamaica
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Author : Russell Banks
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2013-11-26
Book Of Jamaica written by Russell Banks and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-26 with Fiction categories.
Russell Banks explores the complexities of political life in the Caribbean.
Yaard And Abroad From A Jamaican Perspective
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Author : Claudette Beckford-Brady
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2014-04-01
Yaard And Abroad From A Jamaican Perspective written by Claudette Beckford-Brady and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with Fiction categories.
Yaard and Abroad is a beautiful collection of short stories which exemplify the Jamaican culture and its people, those living on the island and those residing overseas. The book begins with a story that depicts the genesis of the island's history - the coming of Christopher Columbus and the Spanish conquistadors, and continues with different stories that illustrate the Jamaican psyche and the uniqueness of Jamaica as an island, and the nature and attitudes of her people. Stories such as "Where is Jamaica?" and "Rent-a-Dreads" tell the reader what is good and bad about the island. In "Where is Jamaica" the island disappears into thin air and despite air and sea searches by the United States navy the island is nowhere to be found. Empty seas lie where the island of Jamaica used to be. With the disappearance of the island it is lamented that the world would have lost so much that is uniquely Jamaican; over-proof white rum, authentic reggae music, to mention a couple. "Rent-a-Dreads" on the other hand is about the harsh reality that tourists are sometimes preyed upon. The book contains a total of nineteen short stories which are set on the island of Jamaica (yaard) and in the United Kingdom (abroad). Each story depicts different topics that are true and reflective of the nature of Jamaica and Jamaicans. "Bun" describes the musings of a wife whose husband appears to be giving her "bun" which is the Jamaican vernacular for having an affair. "Vextation" gives a humorous look at a Jamaican domestic worker attempting to get a live-in job and constantly putting her foot in her mouth with the potential employer. This book will appeal to Jamaicans at home and abroad and can also be enjoyed by a world-wide audience.