{"product_id":"9781476625584","title":"The Beyoncé Effect: Essays on Sexuality, Race and Feminism","description":"Since her late–1990s debut as a member of the R\u0026amp;B trio Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé Knowles has garnered both praise and criticism. While some consider her an icon of female empowerment, others see her as detrimental to feminism and representing a negative image of women of color. Her music has a decidedly pop aesthetic, yet her power-house vocals and lyrics focused on issues like feminine independence, healthy sexuality and post-partum depression give her songs dimension and substance beyond typical pop fare.    This collection of new essays presents a detailed study of the music and persona of Beyoncé—arguably the world’s biggest pop star. Topics include the body politics of respectability; feminism, empowerment and gender in Beyoncé’s lyrics; black female pleasure; and the changing face of celebrity motherhood.    Instructors considering this book for use in a course may  request an examination copy here.","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company, Incorporated Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130732364016,"sku":"9781476625584","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781476625584_p0.jpg?v=1763608757","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781476625584","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}