{"product_id":"why-wakanda-matters-isbn-9781950665419","title":"Why Wakanda Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn 2018, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally delivered on something fans had long been waiting for: a feature film with a solo Black superhero.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e introduced viewers to the stunning world of Wakanda, a fictional African country with incredible technological advancements, and to T'Challa, a young man stepping into his role as king and taking up the mantle of the Black Panther title from his late father. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unforgettable story, coupled with the film's mega-success, has undoubtedly shaped the future of superhero cinema, in addition to genuinely changing viewers' lives. \u003ci\u003eWhy Wakanda Matters\u003c\/i\u003e gives this iconic film the in-depth analysis it deserves under the lens of the latest psychological concepts-as well as delving into the lasting cultural impact of this unforgettable story. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdited by Sheena C. Howard\u003cb\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e an award-winning author, filmmaker, and scholar, \u003ci\u003eWhy Wakanda Matters:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat Black Panther Reveals About Psychology, Identity, and Communication\u003c\/i\u003e features a collection of essays from leading experts in a variety of fields who offer insightful perspectives on topics such as: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eCognitive dissonance\u003c\/b\u003e: The important messages within T'Challa's nuanced identity and eventual shift from nationalism to globalism. \u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eIntergenerational trauma and resistance\u003c\/b\u003e: How N'Jadaka (aka Erik\/Killmonger) identifies with the trauma that his ancestors have suffered. \u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eSocial identity\u003c\/b\u003e: How Nakia, Shuri, Okoye, and Ramonda—all empowered, intelligent, and assertive women of color—can make a lasting impression on women and girls. \u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eCollective identity\u003c\/b\u003e: How \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e has created a shared fantasy for Black audience members—and why this is groundbreaking. \u003cbr\u003e   • \u003cb\u003eCultural and racial identity\u003c\/b\u003e: What we can learn from \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e's portrayal of a culture virtually untouched by white supremacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFans of the movie and those interested in deeper discussions about the film will revel in this thought-provoking examination of all aspects of \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e and the power of psychology.\"The essays, a well-balanced combination of contemporary thought and historical analysis, will leave readers eager for another viewing.\"    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is refreshing to see inclusion of Afrikana worldview, Fanonian theory, decolonization, and African spiritual identity in the analyses of the popular media phenomenon that is \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e. This work further exposes readers to tenets of Black psychology that are unrepresented in Western psychology.\"     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Michele K. Lewis, psychology professor, member of the Association of Black Psychologists, and author of \u003ci\u003eOur Biosocial Brains: Cultural Neuroscience of Bias, Power, and Injustice \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhy Wakanda Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is a tour de force centered on identity, perception, and racial trauma. The essayists give readers a new way of looking at the classic film \u003ci\u003eBlack Panther\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as capitalism, US history, and nationalism. \u003ci\u003eWhy Wakanda Matters \u003c\/i\u003eisn't one of those books that you read once and toss to the side. It is an inspirational book that one should carefully read at least once a year. This opus will live for generations to come.\"     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Darryl Robertson, former staff writer for \u003ci\u003eVIBE \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, whose work has also appeared in \u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eXXL\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSalon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Perspectives\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhy Wakanda Matters \u003c\/i\u003esituates the meaningful, mythical, and the phantasmagorical aspects of Wakanda within the promise of a more just and representational reality. Taken together, the chapters tell us why #WakandaForever is more than a hashtag; it's a movement for and among fans, activists, scholars, and dreamers.\"     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Deborah Elizabeth Whaley, professor of American Studies and African American Studies at the University of Iowa and author of \u003ci\u003eBlack Women in Sequence: Reinking Comics, Graphic Novels, and Anime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sheena Howard continues to make extraordinary contributions to comic scholarship. \u003ci\u003eWhy Wakanda Matters \u003c\/i\u003eis another exceptional volume in her impressive catalog.\"    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Joel Christian Gill, cartoonist and historian \u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Each essay breathes life into the layered discourse around the utility of the Black radical imagination and the inherent and necessary joy regarding Blackness and speculation. \u003ci\u003eWhy Wakanda Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is a great guide to the newest addition to Blackness in conversation with radicalized spatial narratives.\"    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—John Jennings, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator of the Eisner Award–winning graphic novel adaptation of \u003ci\u003eKindred \u003c\/i\u003eby Octavia E. Butler \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheena C. Howard\u003c\/b\u003e, is associate professor of communication. She is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and scholar. In 2014, Sheena became the first Black woman to win an Eisner Award for her first book, \u003ci\u003eBlack Comics: Politics of Race and Representation\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of several critically acclaimed books and comics books on a range of topics. Sheena is a writer and image activist, with a passion for telling stories, through various mediums, that encourage audiences to consider narratives that are different than their own. In 2014, Sheena published \u003ci\u003eBlack Queer Identity Matrix and Critical Articulations of Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation\u003c\/i\u003e. Sheena is the author\/editor of the award-winning book \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Black Comics\u003c\/i\u003e and the cowriter of the comic book \u003ci\u003eSuperb\u003c\/i\u003e, about a teenage superhero with Down syndrome. In 2016, through her company Nerdworks, LLC, Sheena directed, produced, and wrote the documentary \u003ci\u003eRemixing Colorblind\u003c\/i\u003e, which explores the ways the educational system shapes our perception of race and \"others.\"","brand":"Smart Pop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44864088244453,"sku":"NP9781950665419","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781950665419.jpg?v=1742916398","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/why-wakanda-matters-isbn-9781950665419","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}