Global Hiphopography

This book is a collection of essays that explore Hip Hop in the Global North and South, advancing Hiphopographic research as a critical methodology with critical fieldwork methods. It focuses on humanizing the "whole person" behind the decks, on the mic, rocking on the linoleum floor, painting in front of a wall, and seeking Knowledge of Self. It will be relevant to Hip Hop scholars and heads alike.

Format: Hardback
Length: 466 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book brings together a diverse group of hip-hop scholars, artists, and activists from both the Global North and South, with the ultimate aim of advancing hip-hopographic research as a critical methodology with robust fieldwork methods that offer a critical perspective on our world. The authors of this volume specifically focus on presenting an anthology of essays that broaden the scope of hip-hopography as an approach to studying hip-hop, emphasizing its sensitivity to the social, economic, political, and cultural lives of hip-hop culture participants, both as interpreters and theorists. Moreover, the book strives to humanize the individuals behind the decks, microphones, linoleum floors, canvases, and pursuit of self-knowledge.

This book holds significant relevance for hip-hop scholars engaged in fields such as cultural studies, history, sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, and ethnography, as well as race studies. On the other hand, hip-hop enthusiasts and enthusiasts will also find valuable parts of this book that represent their culture in ethical and informative ways.

By exploring the diverse perspectives and experiences within hip-hop culture, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex social, cultural, and historical factors that shape this vibrant art form. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and anyone interested in exploring the world of hip-hop from a critical and interdisciplinary lens.

Weight: 765g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031219542
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023