Author Archives: kimc28

Although Jegathesan does not reveal the plain thesis of the book at the very beginning of the introduction, the way the narrative unfolds allows for a helpful insight into the overall themes and aims of the ethnography. I especially thought the … Continue reading →

In her introduction, Lara frames Black decolonization, queer freedom, and Black sovereignty as the same meaning. I thought this was interesting because, although these three terms are similar, they exist separately and are used differently among many narratives of abolition … Continue reading →

The first thing that caught my eye in the introduction was the way Dr. Carwil Bjork-James framed his context. The way he was able to capture the historical transition in the environment of the city was especially effective to me … Continue reading →

One aspect I noticed right away was that Thomas highlights the powerful nature of ethnography in her storytelling at the beginning of the chapter. As she recounts two of many incidents involving gun violence and civilians, Thomas is able to … Continue reading →

It is interesting that attention to detail in ethnographies begins with the very literature used. When describing her nomenclature system, Shange carefully explains the purpose and reasoning behind her choice. It especially stood out that she asked the students what they … Continue reading →

The more I reflect on the prologue of this book, the more I realize the masterpiece of web created by matsutake rather than the fungi itself. Although the mushroom takes place with the most emphasis on the cover as the main character, there is … Continue reading →