Delve into the captivating world of youth cultures with 'Subcultural Theory'. This essential text unpacks subcultural phenomena and their significance across various domains, from fashion to academia. Ideal for students, scholars, and those intrigued by sociological insights, this book provides a thorough examination of key concepts and debates that shape subcultural research. Explore the multifaceted dynamics of styles, identity, resistance, and media that define iconic subcultures such as punk, goth, and hip-hop. Published in 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, this comprehensive volume spans 216 pages of engaging content, making it a foundational resource in the study of subcultures. Gain an in-depth understanding of the evolution and relevance of subcultures as both a social phenomenon and a scholarly tool. 

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745643885
Year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 216


Description:
Subcultural phenomena continue to draw attention from many areas of contemporary society, including the news media, the marketing and fashion industries, concerned parents, religious, and other citizen groups, as well as academia. Research into these phenomena has spanned the humanities and social sciences, and the subcultural theories that underlie this work are similarly interdisciplinary. Subcultural Theory brings these diverse analytic issues together in a single text, offering readers a concise discussion of the major concepts and debates that have developed over more than eighty years of subcultural research, including style, stratification, resistance, identity, media and "post subcultures".



The text emphasizes methods, concepts, and analysis rather than mere descriptions of individual subcultures, all the while ensuring readers will gain insight into past and present youthful subcultures, including mod, punk, hardcore, straightedge, messenger, goth, riot grrrl, hip-hop, skinhead, and extreme metal, among others. The book closes with an assessment of the subculture concept as a viable and useful sociological tool in comparison with other fields of study including social movements and fandom.