{"product_id":"purple-one-prince-race-gender-and-everything-in-between-paperback","title":"Purple One: Prince, Race, Gender, and Everything in Between - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudson L. Jeffries\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShannon M. Cochran\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMolly Reinhoudt\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributions by Cassandra D. Chaney, Shannon M. Cochran, Samuel P. Fitzpatrick, Judson L. Jeffries, Zada Johnson, Tony Kiene, Aaron J. Kimble, Jerod Lockhart, Molly Reinhoudt, Paul N. Reinsch, Laurel Westrup, and Sherman M. White \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrince (1958-2016) looms large in contemporary music history. Despite universal acclaim for his artistry, few scholars and writers have thoroughly treated the underlying ideas expressed in his work or examined his profound impact on popular culture. \u003ci\u003eThe Purple One: Prince, Race, Gender, and Everything in Between\u003c\/i\u003e positions Prince in his proper cultural, political, and social place in history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContributors employ a diverse range of approaches to explore the intricate facets of this cultural icon, illuminating the many dimensions of his creative output and legacy. The collection is organized around two central themes that shed light on Prince's artistry and lasting influence. Moving beyond conventional discussions about Prince and masculinity, part I, \"Black Masculinity and Gender Performativity,\" delves into less-explored aspects of the artist's gender-bending persona. Essays in this section cover a slew of fascinating subjects, including Prince's re-scripting of Black masculinity in the cult classic \u003ci\u003eUnder the Cherry Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and an autoethnographic study of African American father-son relationships in the film \u003ci\u003ePurple Rain. \u003c\/i\u003eAnother essay examines the subversive gender performativity of Prince and frequent collaborator Sheila E. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart II, \"Beauty, Race, and Spirituality,\" explores a range of topics present in Prince's oeuvre, from the sociopolitical contours of his work to his overlooked but significant projects and prot?g?s. Contributors in this section examine Prince's representations of female beauty, his articulations of urban rage and protest, and his commercially successful but critically overlooked \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e soundtrack. This second installment of the ongoing scholarly project, \u003ci\u003ePrincEnlighteNmenT: A Study of Society through Music\u003c\/i\u003e, continues to center Prince as a focal point in music scholarship and enhance our understanding of his complex life and work.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudson L. Jeffries\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of African American and African studies at The Ohio State University-Columbus. He is editor or author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eHuey P. Newton: The Radical Theorist \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOn the Ground: The Black Panther Party in Communities across America\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by University Press of Mississippi. \u003cb\u003eShannon M. Cochran\u003c\/b\u003e is professor in the Department of English and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and coordinator of the African American Studies and Women's and Gender Studies programs at Clayton State University. \u003cb\u003eMolly Reinhoudt \u003c\/b\u003eis managing editor of \u003ci\u003eResearch in African Literatures\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpectrum: A Journal on Black Men\u003c\/i\u003e in the Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University. Jeffries, Cochran, and Reinhoudt are also coeditors of \u003ci\u003eFeel My Big Guitar: Prince and the Sound He Helped Create\u003c\/i\u003e, published by University Press of Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 188\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755468390688,"sku":"9781496853899","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f62d75c303a6b10f72fbeacfc5831244.webp?v=1780059654","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/purple-one-prince-race-gender-and-everything-in-between-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}