Subcultures : the basics / Ross Haenfler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haenfler, Ross.

Series:

Basics (Taylor & Francis)

The basics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Youth.

Subculture.

Youth--Case studies.

Subculture--Case studies.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xi, 179 pages ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2014.

Summary:

Subcultures: The Basics is an engaging introduction to youth cultures in a global context. Blending theory and practice, this text examines a range of subcultures such as hip hop, graffiti writing, heavy metal, punk, burlesque, parkour, riot grrrl, straight edge, body modification, and skateboarding. Using case studies from around the world, it addresses such questions as: What is a subculture? How do subcultures emerge, who participates, and why? What is the relationship between deviance, resistance, and the "mainstream"? How has global media and virtual networking influenced subcultures? What happens when subcultural participants "grow up"? Tracing the history and development of subcultures, with further reading and resources throughout, this text is essential reading for all those studying youth culture in the contexts of sociology, cultural studies, media studies, anthropology, and criminology. Book jacket.

Contents:

Why participate

Resistance

Who participates

Authenticity

Society reacts

Virtual global

Careers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-175) and index.

ISBN:

9780415530316

0415530318

9780415530293

0415530296

OCLC:

836557580