This collection of seventeen essays examines the history, practices, ideology and beliefs of Rastafarianism in the 21st century. Several sections organize the essays more thematically around globalization, philosophy, gender, reggae, and politics. Specific essays look at Rastafarian vs. Christian perspectives on sin, women in Rastafari, Rastafari fundamentalism, and Afrocentric spirituality. The contributors are scholars of Rastafarianism with backgrounds in sociology, religion, anthropology, musicology, gender, and development. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)