{"product_id":"why-wakanda-matters-what-black-panther-reveals-about-psychology-identity-and-communication-paperback","title":"Why Wakanda Matters: What Black Panther Reveals about Psychology, Identity, and Communication - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSheena C. Howard\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769171312928,"sku":"9781950665419","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8b1a684cb29a522c295ed73a9bef4f34.webp?v=1780343226","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/why-wakanda-matters-what-black-panther-reveals-about-psychology-identity-and-communication-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}