{"product_id":"punk-identities-punk-utopias-global-punk-and-media","title":"Punk Identities, Punk Utopias: Global Punk and Media","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003ePunk Identities, Punk Utopias: Global Punk and Media explores punk as a trajectory of 'timelesness' and a set of diverse but confluent values and appropriations that have reflected and informed an increasingly complex social, political, and economic setting. The book extends the critical enquiry to reflect broader social, political, and technological concerns impacting punk scenes around the world, drawing upon the interdisciplinary areas of cultural studies, musicology, and social sciences. It aims to add to the academic discussion of contemporary popular culture, particularly in relation to punk, and the critical understanding of transnational and cross-cultural dialogue. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 260 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 December 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intellect Books\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunk Identities, Punk Utopias: Global Punk and Media explores punk as a trajectory of 'timelesness' – a set of diverse but confluent values and appropriations that have both reflected and informed an increasingly complex, indefinable social, political, and economic setting. While the first two volumes in the series focused on local punk 'scenes in various countries and regions worldwide, Punk Identities, Punk Utopias extends that critical enquiry to reflect broader social, political, and technological concerns impacting punk scenes across the globe, ranging from digital technology and new media to gender, ethnicity, identity, and representation. This new volume, therefore, draws upon the interdisciplinary areas of cultural studies, musicology, and social sciences to present an edited text on the notion of identities, ideologies, and cultural discourse surrounding contemporary global punk scenes. It is hoped that the books in the Global Punk series will contribute to the academic discussion of contemporary popular culture, particularly in relation to punk and the critical understanding of transnational and cross-cultural dialogue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunk is a global phenomenon, and the Global Punk series aims to reflect contemporary scenes around the world since the millennium. Punk and its subsequent variants, from hardcore to post-punk, have always crossed borders and become assimilated within countercultural practices with local, national, and regional variations. Produced in collaboration between the Punk Scholars Network and Intellect Books, the Global Punk book series focuses on the development of contemporary global punk (circa 2000 onwards), reflecting upon its origins, aesthetics, identity, legacy, membership, and circulation. Critical approaches draw from a range of disciplines, including cultural studies, musicology, sociology, and media studies, to analyze the complex relationships between punk, power, resistance, and social change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first two volumes in the series, Punk Identities and Punk Utopias, provide a comprehensive overview of local punk scenes in different countries and regions. Punk Identities explores the historical roots and development of punk in various regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and Australia. It examines the social, cultural, and political factors that shaped punk's emergence and evolution, as well as the diverse range of subgenres and styles that emerged within the scene. Punk Utopias, on the other hand, focuses on the utopian ideals and aspirations of punk subcultures, exploring the ways in which punk has been used as a platform for social and political activism, as well as a means of promoting alternative lifestyles and values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the third volume, Punk Identities, Punk Utopias: Global Punk and Media, the focus shifts to the global dimension of punk. The book explores the ways in which punk has become a transnational phenomenon, crossing borders and cultural boundaries to become a global movement. It examines the impact of globalization on punk scenes, including the rise\u003cbr\u003ePunk Identities, Punk Utopias: Global Punk and Media explores punk as a trajectory of 'timelesness' – a set of diverse but confluent values and appropriations that have both reflected and informed an increasingly complex, indefinable social, political, and economic setting. While the first two volumes in the series focused on local punk 'scenes in various countries and regions worldwide, Punk Identities, Punk Utopias extends that critical enquiry to reflect broader social, political, and technological concerns impacting punk scenes across the globe, ranging from digital technology and new media to gender, ethnicity, identity, and representation. This new volume, therefore, draws upon the interdisciplinary areas of cultural studies, musicology, and social sciences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunk is a global phenomenon, and the Global Punk series aims to reflect contemporary scenes around the world since the millennium. Punk and its subsequent variants, from hardcore to post-punk, have always crossed borders and become assimilated within countercultural practices with local, national, and regional variations. Produced in collaboration between the Punk Scholars Network and Intellect Books, the Global Punk book series focuses on the development of contemporary global punk (circa 2000 onwards), reflecting upon its origins, aesthetics, identity, legacy, membership, and circulation. Critical approaches draw from a range of disciplines, including cultural studies, musicology, sociology, and media studies, to analyze the complex relationships between punk, power, resistance, and social change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first two volumes in the series, Punk Identities and Punk Utopias, provide a comprehensive overview of local punk scenes in different countries and regions. Punk Identities explores the historical roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunk Identities explores the historical roots and development of punk in various regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, and Australia. It examines the social, cultural, and political factors that shaped punk's emergence and evolution, as well as the diverse range of subgenres and styles that emerged within the scene. Punk Utopias, on the other hand, focuses on the utopian ideals and aspirations of punk subcultures, exploring the ways in which punk has been used as a platform for social and political activism, as well as a means of promoting alternative lifestyles and values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the third volume, Punk Identities, Punk Utopias: Global Punk and Media, the focus shifts to the global dimension of punk. The book explores the ways in which punk has become a transnational phenomenon, crossing borders and cultural boundaries to become a global movement. It examines the impact of globalization on punk scenes, including the\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlobalization has had a significant impact on punk scenes around the world, both positively and negatively. On the one hand, it has facilitated the spread of punk music and culture, allowing for greater access to punk music and merchandise, as well as the ability for punk bands to tour and play to larger audiences. On the other hand, globalization has also led to the homogenization of punk music and culture, with many punk bands adopting a similar sound and style, and a lack of diversity in the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most significant impacts of globalization on punk scenes has been the rise of digital technology and new media. With the advent of the internet and social media, punk bands have been able to reach a global audience more easily than ever before, and have been able to connect with fans and followers from all over the world. This has led to the development of a global punk community, with fans and followers sharing information and resources, and creating a sense of belonging and identity among punk fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the rise of digital technology and new media has also led to the commodification of punk music and culture. Many punk bands and labels are now focused on making money, rather than promoting social and political activism, and have resorted to using digital marketing and social media to promote their music and merchandise. This has led to a decline in the DIY ethos of punk, and has created a divide between fans and artists, with many fans feeling that they are being taken advantage of by the music industry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother impact of globalization on punk scenes has been the rise of gender, ethnicity, identity, and representation. Punk has traditionally been a subculture that has been marginalized and excluded from mainstream society, and has been seen as a space for marginalized and excluded individuals to express themselves and their identities. However, globalization has led to the inclusion of more diverse voices and perspectives in punk, with the rise of queer and trans punk scenes, as well as the rise of punk bands and artists who identify as people of color, and who are working to promote diversity and inclusion in the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite these challenges, globalization has also led to the development of new punk subcultures and styles. For example, there has been a rise in the popularity of punk revival and neo-punk, which have emerged as a response to the homogenization of punk music and culture. These subcultures have sought to reclaim the DIY ethos of punk, and have focused on promoting social and political activism, as well as promoting diversity and inclusion in the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, globalization has had a significant impact on punk scenes around the world, both positively and negatively. While it has facilitated the spread of punk music and culture, and has led to the development of a global punk community, it has also led to the homogenization of punk music and culture, and has created a divide between fans and artists. However, globalization has also led to the development of new punk subcultures and styles, and has led to the inclusion of more diverse voices and perspectives in punk. It is important for punk scenes to continue to evolve and adapt to the changing world around them, in order to remain relevant and relevant to their fans and followers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 566g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 171 x 245 x 21 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781789384123                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: New ed                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099041427706,"sku":"9781789384123","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/b032205841bd3784e1b1791ee65e4007.jpg?v=1640148596","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/punk-identities-punk-utopias-global-punk-and-media","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}