{"product_id":"9781950665419","title":"Why Wakanda Matters: What Black Panther Reveals About Psychology, Identity, and Communication","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHoward, Sheena C.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Pop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/2\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlack Panther 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\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 \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\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 \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\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 \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\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 \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Smart Pop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48634379010303,"sku":"9781950665419","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781950665419_s600x595.jpg?v=1780677826","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781950665419","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}