Subcultures: The Basics

Subcultures: The Basics provides an accessible and engaging introduction to subcultures in a global context,with new case studies and an additional chapter on the digital lives of subculturists. It explores a range of subcultures,including hip hop, graffiti writing, heavy metal, punk, gamers, burlesque, parkour, riot grrrl, straight edge, roller derby, steampunk, b-boying/b-girling, body modification, and skateboarding, and examines the relationships between subcultures and globalisation, the far-right, and social change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Subcultures: The Basics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the diverse world of subcultures, exploring their significance in a global context. This fully revised new edition offers a wealth of additional material, including new case studies and an insightful chapter on the digital lives of subculturists. It also delves into the complex relationships between subcultures and globalisation, as well as the resurgence of the far-right. Blending theory and practice, the text examines a wide range of subcultures, including hip-hop, graffiti writing, heavy metal, punk, gamers, burlesque, parkour, riot grrrl, straight edge, roller derby, steampunk, b-boying/b-girling, body modification, and skateboarding.

Answering essential questions for newcomers, such as "What is a subculture?" "What are the key theories of subculture?" and "How do subcultures emerge, and who participates in them?" the book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the complexities of these cultural phenomena. It explores how subcultural identities interact with other aspects of self, such as social class, race, gender, and sexual identity, and examines the relationship between deviance, resistance, and the mainstream. The book also sheds light on the contributions of both progressive and reactionary subculturists to social change, and explores how society reacts to different subcultures.

Tracing the history and development of subcultural theory from its origins to the present day, Subcultures: The Basics is an essential resource for students studying subcultures in the fields of sociology, cultural studies, history, media studies, anthropology, musicology, and criminology. It offers cutting-edge theories on resistance and social change, place and space, critical race and queer studies, virtual participation, and ageing and participation across the life course. With its comprehensive coverage and engaging approach, this text pushes the boundaries of subcultural research and provides valuable insights into the ever-evolving world of subcultures.

Weight: 470g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032132778
Edition number: 2 ed