A Qualitative Study of Black Atheists: Dont Tell Me Youre One of Those! [Hardcover]

A Qualitative Study of Black Atheists: Dont Tell Me Youre One of Those is an interdisciplinary examination of a group that is rarely the study of inquiry, Black Atheists. Using in-depth, qualitative interviews, Daniel Swann builds a foundation for understanding Black Atheist identities, how Black Atheists conceive of themselves, how they perceive, internalize, and manage stigma, how they view in-group belonging, and how they understand their experiences as Atheists to be racialized. The author argues these unique circumstances have produced a distinctive identity at this particular intersection of race and religion.Daniel Swann earned his PhD in sociology from University of Maryland and is visiting assistant professor of sociology at Goucher College.

In this book, the author discusses the complicated experiences of Black Atheists, in both larger Atheist movement and with respect to their ideological position among Blacks and religion. The book succeeds at its initial goal. It gives a robust literature review of Black Atheism, while at the same time pointing to contemporary issues that Black Atheists face. It is a valuable piece of scholarship in terms of understanding Black life and identity, particularly religious identity. Sociology of Religion: A Quarterly Review

In this much-needed, extremely welcome addition to the burgeoning study of contemporary secularity, Daniel Swann draws from the voices of non-religious African Americans, exploring and exposing their world views, values, and identities. A sound and thoughtful sociological investigation into the Black Atheist experience, this is essential reading for anyone interested in race and religionor more importantlyrace and irreligion. Phil Zuckerman Ph.D., associate dean, Pitzer College and author of Living the Secular Life, Society Without God, and Beyond Doubt

In his groundbreaking work, Daniel Swann addresses both the most intriguing religious trends of our timethe rapid inlÃ3