Anthony B. Pinn Books

Human welfare, happiness and fulfillment are much sought after in our world of social, political and economic upheaval. These are desires that lie at the heart of humanism.

Drawing on literature along with the visual and performing arts, Anthony B. Pinn theorizes religion as a technology for interrogating human experiences understanding the ways in which things are always involved in processes of exchange and interplay.

Exploring the intersection of religion and music, Anthony Pinn delves into how music influences our perceptions of the sacred and the profane. Through a blend of academic inquiry and personal reflection, he provides insights into the diverse roles music plays in shaping our understanding of spirituality and cultural identity.

Anthony Pinn examines how hip hop artists challenge white supremacist definitions of Blackness by challenging white distinctions between life and death.