| Global Punk: Resistance and Rebellion in Everyday Life Contributor(s): Dunn, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 1628926058 ISBN-13: 9781628926057 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $158.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Punk - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | World - General |
| Dewey: 781.66 |
| LCCN: 2015038662 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.10 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Global Punk examines the global phenomenon of DIY (do-it-yourself) punk, arguing that it provides a powerful tool for political resistance and personal self-empowerment. Drawing examples from across the evolution of punk - from the streets of 1976 London to the alleys of contemporary Jakarta - Global Punk is both historically rich and global in scope. Looking beyond the music to explore DIY punk as a lived experience, Global Punk examines the ways in which punk contributes to the process of disalienation and political engagement. The book critically examines the impact that DIY punk has had on both individuals and communities, and offers chapter-length investigations of two important aspects of DIY punk culture: independent record labels and self-published zines. Grounded in scholarly theories, but written in a highly accessible style, Global Punk shows why DIY punk remains a vital cultural form for hundreds of thousands of people across the globe today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dunn, Kevin: - Kevin Dunn is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY, USA. He is author of several books, including Imagining the Congo (2003), The Politics of Origin in Africa (2013) and Inside African Politics (2013). |