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This article is from the Reggae FAQ, by Mike Pawka eznoh@niceup.com with numerous contributions by others.

9]. Books on Rastafarianism?

The title says it all. I currently have Leonard E. Barrett's book. Anyone
know of other reputable titles?

From: "richard paul" <richard.paul@canrem.com>

Well Steve... it's been a while since I have been up on the topic... ( moved
back to Toronto Canada after working in Jamaica in 1979-80), but you may
wish to check out Joseph Owens, DREAD: The Rastafarians of Jamaica.
Published by Sangsters (Jamaica) in 1979.

Rex Nettleford also has some interesting things to say in his book,
Caribbean Cultural Identity: The Case of Jamaica -
AN Essay in Cultural Dynamics (1978) Institute of Jamaica

I seem to recall a professor at York University in Toronto -
Carol Yawney I beleive working on her PhD. dissertation on this very topic.
If you have access to interlibrary loan, you may be able to get hold of this
work.

From: bb@generali.harvard.edu (Brent Byer)

Steve Mcgowan wrote:
>
> .... I currently have Leonard E. Barrett's book.
> Anyone know of other reputable titles?

Check for: "Rasta and Resistance" (From Marcus Garvey to Walter Rodney)
By: Horace Campbell
Publisher: Africa World Press, Inc.
PO Box 1892
Trenton, NJ 08607
Phone: (609) 695-3766
ISBN: 0-86543-035-7 (paper, 234 pg, $12.) c1987; 3rd printing, 1990

----
From the back cover:

"Rasta and Resistance" is a study of the Rastafarian Movement in
all its manifestations, from its evolution in the hills of Jamaica
to its present manifestations in the streets of Birmingham and
the Shashamane Settlement of Ethiopia. It traces the cultural,
political and spiritual sources of this movement of resistance,
highlighting the quest for change among an oppressed people.
This book serves to break the intellectual traditions which
placed the stamp of millenarianism on Rasta.

----
From close of Chapter 3:

"The symbols of the flag, the lion, the drum, the chalice, the locks,
and the distinctive language were reflections of a style of resistance.
The Rasta were neither crazy nor millenarian, for they were part of the
sufferers who were making their own protest against the sickness of
the colonial society.
....
The Dreadlocks of the hills were making their imprint on the consciousness
of the poor and it is to the evolution of the movement which we now turn.
The Rastafari were creating the musical forms to strengthen the people
to meet the violence and thuggery of neo-colonialism."

>Dear fellow internet_er,
> I am an anthropology student in Fredericton, Canada and I am
>trying to obtain information about Rastafarianism. I would like to know
>if this movement is a millinerian movement or if millinerian is just a
>generalized title of the movement. I would appreciate any comments or
>information pertaining to this debate.

Check out the books....

AUTHOR: Barrett Leonard Emanuel
TITLE: The Rastafarians
IMPRINT: Kingston, Jamaica Sangster's Book Stores Ltd London Heinemann
Educational 1977
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: ill
SUBJECT: Ras Tafari movement History
CLASSMARK: Theology AF 430 BAR
Revised and Updated Edition, 1988, Beacon Press (Boston) BP795,
ISBN 0-0870-1026-X ; ISBN 0-8070-1027-8 (paper)

and....

AUTHOR: Cashmore Ernest
TITLE: Rastaman the Rastafarian movement in England
IMPRINT: London Allen & Unwin 1979
SUBJECT: Ras Tafari movement England * West Indians England
CLASSMARK: Theology AF430 CAS * Adam Smith Lib 2 copies

The first book goes into this subject in reasonable depth, and also gives
valuable pointers to other sources. I've just started reading the second, so no
great comments to give for that particular one...

Maybe you should include this book in the archives...

AUTHOR: Cashmore Ernest
TITLE: Rastaman the Rastafarian movement in England
IMPRINT: London Allen & Unwin 1979
SUBJECT: Ras Tafari movement England * West Indians England
CLASSMARK: Theology AF430 CAS * Adam Smith Lib 2 copies

--Steve.

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|> Several books to look for:
|>
|> ITATIONS OF JAMAICA AND I RASTAFARI (First Itation)
|> ISBN: 0-9512222-0-1
|> AUTHOR: Mihlawhdh Faristzaddi
|>
|> AND
|> ITATIONS OF JAMAICA AND I RASTAFARI (Second Itation)
|> ISBN: 1-962-3333-1-2
|> AUTHOR: Mihlawhdh Faristzaddi
|>
|> Both books explore and celebrate Rastafari culture in Jamaica and
|> elsewhere with poetry, psalms, praises and wonderful photographs,
|> including many from Ethiopia. These books are perfect companion
|> pieces to Norman's insightful posts, which by the way, are respected
|> as positive contributions to rmr.
|>
|> The books are available from:
|>
|> JUDAH ANBESA
|> P.O. BOX 160998
|> MIAMI, FLORIDA 33116 USA

|> Here are a few more that I found helpful and/or interesting:
|>
|> Title:Rastafari: The Healing of the Nation
|> Author: Dennis Forsythe
|> Date: 1983
|> Publisher: Ziaka Publications
|> Box 405
|> Constant Springs P.O.
|> Kingston, Jamaica
|> /// I doubt if the address is still valid but I purchased it in JA last
|> summer so, who knows.///
|>
|> Title: Roots of Rastafari
|> Author: Virgia Lee Jacobs
|> Date: 1985
|> Publisher: Avant Books
|> Slawson Communications, Inc.
|> 3719 Sixth Avenue
|> San Diego, CA 92103-4316
|> IBSN: 0-932238-25-4 (pbk)
|>
|> Title: Race, Class, and Political Symbols: Rastafari and Reggae in
|> Jamaican Politics.
|> Author: Anita M. Waters
|> Date: 1985; paperback edition 1989
|> Publisher: Transaction Publishers
|> New Brunswick, NJ 08903
|> IBSN: 0-88738-632-6 (pbk) and 0-88738-024-7 (not pbk)
|>
|> ///This is a scholarly work--almost a textbook--thats appears to be a spin
|> off of a PhD disertation. Nonetheless, there is a whole heap of valuable
|> information and EXTENSIVE bibliography.
|>
|> I hope all of this helps.
|>
|>
|> --Papa Pilgrim
|> Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide
|> pilgrim@xmission.com

|> There's a pretty new book on Rasta out called "Rastafari: Roots and
|> Ideology" by Barry Chevannes, a professor of Sociology at UWI. I haven't
|> read it yet, but it might be in there. ISBN 0-8156-0296-0.
|>
|> Robert Nelson

"Rastafari: Roots and Ideology"
Author: Barry Chevannes
Copyright (1994)
Syracuse University Press

Sewell, Tony. "Garvey's Children: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey". 1990,
London, Macmillan Publishers Inc. ISBN 0-333-49124-6

_RASTAFARI: ROOTS AND IDEOLOGY_ by Barry Chevannes
Syracuse University Press, 1994. 298pp

A Rastafari View Of Marcus Mosiah Garvey by I Jabulani Tafari

A valuable new addition to the body of work on Jamaica's most famous
philosopher and activist, Marcus Garvey. This well written, well organized
book assembles historical information on Garvey and the rise and fall of
the UNIA within the parameters of a Rastafari view of African history.
This book should be of interest to schools, colleges and all those who want
to improve their understanding of contemporary black history, and the role
played by Marcus Garvey.

This review was taken from the weekly Gleaner Dec. 15 - 21. 1995.
For ordering information call the Greatcompany Inc. at 305 746-7299, or
write to:
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Sunrise, Fl. 33313

"I am a Rastafarian" (Children's Book)
UK ISBN: 0 86313 260 X
US ISBN : 0-531-10440-0
Lib of Congress Cat card no: 87-50455.
printed in italy

Malika Books
1116 Flatbush Avenue.Suite 340
Brooklyn.N.Y. 11236-6101
E-mail;Malikabook@aol.com
Rastabooks@aol.com

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