A Qualitative Study of Black Atheists: "Dont Tell Me Youre One of Those!"

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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.

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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, Pitzer College, author of What It Means to be Moral and Living the Secular Life

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Daniel Swann earned his PhD in sociology from University of Maryland and is visiting assistant professor of sociology at Goucher College.