| The Rastafarians |  | Author: Leonard E. Barrett
Publisher: Beacon Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 20 Anv
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0807010391
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.676
UPC: 046442010399
EAN: 9780807010396
Publication Date: December 12, 1997
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The twentieth anniversary edition of the classic study of the culture, religion, history, ideology, and influence of the Rastafarians of Jamaica.
"Barrett offers the most comprehensive study to date of the Rastafarians."
—Bulletin of the Center for the Study of World Religions
"The most thorough, careful consideration of the Rasta phenomenon available to the general reader."
— The Boston Phoenix
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 the most overlooked book i've read in rastafari September 30, 1999
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
thorough, this gives the reader a great look at Rasta through a Jamaican point of view. the boba man is covered in his earlier days. the binghi is given proper place in rasta. flaws include the lack of identification given to Gad as his picture is there. much attention was given to Sam Brown, is that a good thing? not sure, but this book is to one the pre-cursor as far as an outsider learning about Rasta.
The Definitive Study of a misunderstood Faith February 12, 2001
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Rastafarians is an exceptional work that chronicles the development of Rastafarianism in historical and sociological contexts. In his thoroughly researched work, Leonard E. Barrett, Sr. examines several aspects of the faith, from the conditions of British-ruled Jamaica from which it would rise to its political role in the Jamaican elections of the 1970s. The author addresses popular heroes of the faith such as Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley, but he also gives mention to lesser known figures, such as Leonard Howell, an early leader of the movement, and Sam Brown, the first "Rasta politician." Also included is a chapter on beliefs, rituals and symbols that brings clarity to the creed of Rastafarianism, a faith that is often dismissed as little more than dreadlocks, marijuana smoking and reggae music. One of the most intriguing elements of the book is the author's account of Haile Selassie's visit to Jamaica in 1966 and how the Rastas received him. Barrett's book is a scholarly work, but it is not loaded down with academic jargon. The Rastafarians is a must read for anyone interested in the movement.
I found this book helpful November 24, 2004
Dana Garrett
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the first book I read on Rastafarianism. I chose it because the author is not a Rastafarian, but he is sympathetic to the religion. Consequently, as I had hoped the book was both objective and lacked any persuasive intent.
The author situates the Rastafarian religion in the history, culture and politics of Jamaica. I appreciated the author providing these connections because it gave the religion a rootedness in time and place that a work which only covered the doctrines of the religion would not afford.
The book covers all the major doctrines of the religion, a history of it principal religious figures, its hopes and aspirations, its cultural contributions, and the various "schools" or "denominations" within the religion that have developed over the years. I particularly enjoyed the author's ability to speak objectively about the religion as well as provide some personal accounts of his interactions with Rastafarians in Jamaica. He made the religion fascinating to me, something I want to study more.
I highly recommend this book.
FANTASTIC!!! A must read for any seeker of truth and life. August 21, 1997
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Leonard Barrett has created one of the finest peices of literature on the subject of Rastafari. The history of Jamaica's social and economic struggles, religions, music, and people are written beautifully and are intertwined, so that the reader may see and understand the reasons behind the purpose and beliefs of the Rastafari. As a student of world religions, I recommend this book to any person interested in history, social sciences, anthropolgy, music, or any other aspect of life. Hooray! and Thank you Mr. Barrett for a beautifully written piece of world history and life
VERY INFORMATIVE March 7, 1998
rf1569@dbtech.net (Alabama)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a friend of Jamaica, I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the Rastas or Jamaican history. You will definitely know much about the Rastas after reading this one.
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