Funknology : A Synthesis of Art, Science, and Being

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Calhoun, Jimi

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Race relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Race relations.

Race relations--Sociological aspects.

Funk (Music).

African Americans--Music--History and criticism.

African Americans.

African Americans--Music.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cascade Books, 2021

Eugene, OR : Cascade Books, [2021]

Summary:

" Funk is an African American musical genre that causes the average listener to have an uncontrollable desire to move their feet and dance. Funknology is a synthesis of ideas designed to cause the average reader to have an irresistible urge to move their heart. As we battle the complexities of race, and the impact poor race relations have had on society, this book will prove to be a timely read. Regardless of how much thought you have given to recent racial tensions—or how active you have been in working toward solutions for them—this book will inspire you to find ways to move your feet and your heart in the direction of a Funknology of Hope, meaning long-lasting reconciliation"-- Back cover.

Contents:

Introduction

Flashpoints : a prelude

Part one: the artistic eye. Aesthetics

Poetics to poethics

Dance

Part Two: The scientific mind. Cognition and race

Behavioral

Sociological

Part Three: Being. The politics of being

The economics of being

The heart of being.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-154).

ISBN:

9781725287259

1725287250