Afrofuturism and World Order: New Suns: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Speculative
Autor Reynaldo Andersonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 14 aug 2025
In Afrofuturism and World Order, Reynaldo Anderson delves into the evolution of Black speculative thought and Afrofuturism from the early twentieth century to the present day. By locating Afrofuturism within an African geography of reason, he situates the past, present, and future of people of African descent at the intersection of speculative philosophy, science fiction, futurology, artificial intelligence, climate change, and geopolitics. Historically, Afrofuturism theorized futures for Black Americans through merging their lived experiences with science fiction, technology, music, and art. Drawing from adaptations in Black culture and speculative thought during the Cold War, Anderson addresses the shifting focus of the genre from American to transnational, as well as the implications of modern existential threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic. By tracing the Black speculative tradition from its overlaps with Africana esotericism and certain African diaspora regions, to its intersections with astroculture and modernism, to the works of Malcolm X, Amiri Baraka, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Octavia Butler, to the aesthetic politics of the Black Speculative Arts movement, and beyond, Anderson illuminates how Afrofuturism participates in an increasingly multipolar world.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780814259559
ISBN-10: 0814259553
Pagini: 218
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Editura: Ohio State University Press
Colecția Ohio State University Press
Seria New Suns: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Speculative
ISBN-10: 0814259553
Pagini: 218
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Editura: Ohio State University Press
Colecția Ohio State University Press
Seria New Suns: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Speculative
Recenzii
“Anderson situates Afrofuturism within the long history of African philosophy, going beyond traditional literary studies to offer new ways to consider questions of justice, equality, and liberation. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intellectual power and political depth of the Black speculative imagination.” —Alex Zamalin, author of Black Utopia: The History of an Idea from Black Nationalism to Afrofuturism
“Anderson locates the limitations of modernism as a European ideology and then uses established principles of Africology to propose new approaches to both critical and creative analysis. Afrofuturism and World Order is essential reading for Black and African studies scholars and will become a bedrock text for graduate instruction.” —Walter D. Greason, Dewitt Wallace Professor of History, Macalester College
Notă biografică
Reynaldo Anderson is Associate Professor of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University and coeditor of, among others, Afrofuturism 2.0: The Rise of Astro-Blackness,The Black Speculative Arts Movement: Black Futurity, Art + Design, and Cosmic Underground: A Grimoire of Black Speculative Discontent. He is also the editor of The Shape of Things to Come: Africology and the Rise of Afrofuturist Studies.
Extras
Pan-Africanism and Afrofuturism represent two radical perspectives on the future of Africa and the global African diaspora. While Pan-Africanism is rooted in a historical and political narrative, advocating for the unity and self-governance of African nations, Afrofuturism is a cultural and philosophical movement envisioning an advanced technological and social future for Africans and people of African descent. These two perspectives, although distinct, share a common vision of an empowered and autonomous Africa and its diaspora. However, they face significant geopolitical challenges, particularly around the issue of energy security. This raises the question of what the implications are for the revenge of geography and the three principles of acceleration for Afrofuturism 2.0 and Pan-Africanism. For example, the current conflict between the NATO countries, select nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Pan-African revolt by counties in the Sahel and central African nations illustrates an emerging new world order fracturing along several dimensions, including energy and development.
Some of the challenges that Afrofuturism and Pan-Africanism must grapple with to realize the ideals on which they are founded are, first, the geopolitical instability of many African nations, which produces political instability, conflicts, and governance issues that often hinder the execution of cohesive energy policies and infrastructure projects for African nations; and second, climate change and environmental destruction resulting from the exploitation of fossils and which disproportionately affects African nations. For Afrofuturism to realize the technologically advanced Africa that it envisions, it must also set out to accomplish this reality within the framework of environmental sustainability. Third, significant sway over energy resources and technologies, which many developed countries and multinational corporations hold, shapes the global power dynamics and presents a significant challenge. The control of these entities over energy resources and technologies can hinder Africa’s ability to achieve energy independence, which, in turn, reinforces neocolonial structures.
For Pan-Africanism and Afrofuturism to address these challenges, a multipronged, cooperative approach is necessary. This includes investment in renewable energy infrastructure, strengthening regional political and economic cooperation, and fostering Pan-African technological innovation. Furthermore, these movements must address the power asymmetries in global energy politics, pushing for fairer trade agreements and tech transfers and advocating for the interests of African nations on the global stage. Thus, energy security is a significant challenge to realizing Pan-African and Afrofuturistic ideals. These challenges are multifaceted, encompassing resource availability, geopolitical stability, environmental sustainability, and global power dynamics. However, Pan-Africanism and Afrofuturism provide a framework for creative, strategic cooperation rooted in an African worldview that will empower African nations to address these difficulties and pave the way for a future that embodies the principles of Pan-Africanism and Afrofuturism.
The evolving nature of globalization and the increasing complexities of a multipolar world necessitate the application of unique insights to understand the ongoing dynamics. Thomas Friedman’s three principles of acceleration provide such a perspective. These principles—the market and Moore’s law—relate to economic globalization, climate change, and technological advancements. Pan-Africanism, which encourages solidarity and collaboration between African nations, can be examined through these lenses to highlight its challenges in a multipolar world. Friedman’s first principle, the market, encapsulates the rapid changes in the global economy, highlighting the acceleration of financial flows, goods, services, and people across borders. Pan-Africanism, rooted in the desire for collective self-reliance, economic cooperation, and integration among African nations, is greatly influenced by these economic dynamics. In a multipolar world, where economic power is dispersed among various international players, African nations face the challenge of maintaining their sovereignty while engaging in international trade and investment. The market acceleration has opened opportunities for African economies to participate in global trade. However, it has also exposed them to increased competition and the risk of economic exploitation. To navigate this, Pan-Africanism must adapt to promote economic policies that capitalize on aspects of globalization while safeguarding the interests of African nations. This might include negotiating more equitable trade agreements, fostering regional economic integration through bodies like the African Union, or investing in sectors that can compete globally while providing local benefits.
Some of the challenges that Afrofuturism and Pan-Africanism must grapple with to realize the ideals on which they are founded are, first, the geopolitical instability of many African nations, which produces political instability, conflicts, and governance issues that often hinder the execution of cohesive energy policies and infrastructure projects for African nations; and second, climate change and environmental destruction resulting from the exploitation of fossils and which disproportionately affects African nations. For Afrofuturism to realize the technologically advanced Africa that it envisions, it must also set out to accomplish this reality within the framework of environmental sustainability. Third, significant sway over energy resources and technologies, which many developed countries and multinational corporations hold, shapes the global power dynamics and presents a significant challenge. The control of these entities over energy resources and technologies can hinder Africa’s ability to achieve energy independence, which, in turn, reinforces neocolonial structures.
For Pan-Africanism and Afrofuturism to address these challenges, a multipronged, cooperative approach is necessary. This includes investment in renewable energy infrastructure, strengthening regional political and economic cooperation, and fostering Pan-African technological innovation. Furthermore, these movements must address the power asymmetries in global energy politics, pushing for fairer trade agreements and tech transfers and advocating for the interests of African nations on the global stage. Thus, energy security is a significant challenge to realizing Pan-African and Afrofuturistic ideals. These challenges are multifaceted, encompassing resource availability, geopolitical stability, environmental sustainability, and global power dynamics. However, Pan-Africanism and Afrofuturism provide a framework for creative, strategic cooperation rooted in an African worldview that will empower African nations to address these difficulties and pave the way for a future that embodies the principles of Pan-Africanism and Afrofuturism.
The evolving nature of globalization and the increasing complexities of a multipolar world necessitate the application of unique insights to understand the ongoing dynamics. Thomas Friedman’s three principles of acceleration provide such a perspective. These principles—the market and Moore’s law—relate to economic globalization, climate change, and technological advancements. Pan-Africanism, which encourages solidarity and collaboration between African nations, can be examined through these lenses to highlight its challenges in a multipolar world. Friedman’s first principle, the market, encapsulates the rapid changes in the global economy, highlighting the acceleration of financial flows, goods, services, and people across borders. Pan-Africanism, rooted in the desire for collective self-reliance, economic cooperation, and integration among African nations, is greatly influenced by these economic dynamics. In a multipolar world, where economic power is dispersed among various international players, African nations face the challenge of maintaining their sovereignty while engaging in international trade and investment. The market acceleration has opened opportunities for African economies to participate in global trade. However, it has also exposed them to increased competition and the risk of economic exploitation. To navigate this, Pan-Africanism must adapt to promote economic policies that capitalize on aspects of globalization while safeguarding the interests of African nations. This might include negotiating more equitable trade agreements, fostering regional economic integration through bodies like the African Union, or investing in sectors that can compete globally while providing local benefits.
Cuprins
Contents
Introduction The Second Race for Theory
Chapter 1 The New Atlantis, the Anglo World Order, and the Genesis of Afro-Modernity
Chapter 2 The Rising Tide of Color and Creating a New Race
Chapter 3 The Rise of the Deep State and the Technostate
Chapter 4 The Dark Enlightenment and the Collapse of the Anglo Liberal World Order
Chapter 5 The Nommo of the Black Speculative Turn
Chapter 6 AI Nationalism and the New World Order
Epilogue Dark MAGA, BRICS+, and the Biofunk Era: A Brave New World Order
Acknowledgments
References
Index
Introduction The Second Race for Theory
Chapter 1 The New Atlantis, the Anglo World Order, and the Genesis of Afro-Modernity
Chapter 2 The Rising Tide of Color and Creating a New Race
Chapter 3 The Rise of the Deep State and the Technostate
Chapter 4 The Dark Enlightenment and the Collapse of the Anglo Liberal World Order
Chapter 5 The Nommo of the Black Speculative Turn
Chapter 6 AI Nationalism and the New World Order
Epilogue Dark MAGA, BRICS+, and the Biofunk Era: A Brave New World Order
Acknowledgments
References
Index
Descriere
Delves into the evolution of Black speculative thought and Afrofuturism from the early twentieth century onward, addressing its shift in focus from American to transnational.