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Noises In The Blood: Orality, Gender, And The'Vulgar' Body Of Jamaican Popular Culture,New
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The Language Of Jamaican Popular Cultureits Folklore, Idioms, Music, Poetry, Songeven When Written Is Based On A Tradition Of Sound, An Orality That Has Often Been Denigrated As Not Worthy Of Serious Study. In Noises In The Blood, Carolyn Cooper Critically Examines The Dismissed Discourse Of Jamaicas Vibrant Popular Culture And Reclaims These Cultural Forms, Both Oral And Textual, From An Undeserved Neglect.Coopers Exploration Of Jamaican Popular Culture Covers A Wide Range Of Topics, Including Bob Marleys Lyrics, The Performance Poetry Of Louise Bennett, Mikey Smith, And Jean Binta Breeze, Michael Thelwells Novelization Of The Harder They Come, The Sistren Theater Collectives Lionheart Gal, And The Vitality Of The Jamaican Dj Culture. Her Analysis Of This Cultural 'Noise' Conveys The Powerful And Evocative Content Of These Writers And Performers And Emphasizes Their Contribution To An Undervalued Caribbean Identity. Making The Connection Between This Orality, The Feminized Jamaican 'Mother Tongue,' And The Characterization Of This Culture As Low Or Coarse Or Vulgar, She Incorporates Issues Of Gender Into Her Postcolonial Perspective. Cooper Powerfully Argues That These Contemporary Vernacular Forms Must Be Recognized As Genuine Expressions Of Jamaican Culture And As Expressions Of Resistance To Marginalization, Racism, And Sexism.With Its Focus On The Continuum Of Oral/Textual Performance In Jamaican Culture, Noises In The Blood, Vividly And Stylishly Written, Offers A Distinctive Approach To Caribbean Cultural Studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Noises in the Blood'? A: The main theme of 'Noises in the Blood' is the exploration of Jamaican popular culture through the lens of orality, gender, and the reclamation of cultural forms that have often been dismissed. Carolyn Cooper examines how these forms serve as genuine expressions of Jamaican identity and resistance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Noises in the Blood'? A: The author of 'Noises in the Blood' is Carolyn Cooper, a scholar known for her work on Jamaican culture and its representation in various forms of media.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Noises in the Blood' is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight option for readers.
- Q: When was 'Noises in the Blood' published? A: 'Noises in the Blood' was published on February 8, 1995.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Noises in the Blood'? A: The book contains 232 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Noises in the Blood' is listed as a new book, ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What cultural topics does Carolyn Cooper cover in this book? A: Carolyn Cooper covers a range of cultural topics in 'Noises in the Blood', including the lyrics of Bob Marley, the performance poetry of various artists, and the dynamics of Jamaican DJ culture.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on gender in the book? A: Yes, the book incorporates issues of gender within its postcolonial perspective, particularly in relation to the representation of Jamaican culture and the feminized aspects of the Jamaican 'mother tongue'.
- Q: What makes 'Noises in the Blood' significant in Caribbean cultural studies? A: 'Noises in the Blood' is significant in Caribbean cultural studies for its distinct approach that emphasizes the continuity of oral and textual performance in Jamaican culture, arguing for the recognition of these cultural forms as valuable expressions.
- Q: Can I find analysis of Jamaican popular music in this book? A: Yes, the book includes critical analysis of Jamaican popular music, particularly focusing on the work of influential artists and the cultural impact of their contributions.