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This book provides a fascinating examination of one of the most notorious countercultures in the United States.
This book provides a fascinating examination of one of the most notorious countercultures in the United States.
Skinheads: A Guide to An American Subculture is an insider's look at the history of skinheads in the United States, from their emergence from the U.S. hardcore underground in the 1980s in New York City, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, to the current scene that thrives in many major metropolitan areas today.
What makes this revelatory book so compelling is its one-of-a-kind view of skinhead culture from the inside out. Coauthor Perry Hardy is a skinhead, bass player for the band, The Templars, and veteran member of the American skinhead scene since the onset of the movement. Based on his experiences, plus interviews with dozens of skinheads of all kinds, Skinheads draws back the curtain to reveal a world that more often is simply a haven for those disaffected from society, rather than a subculture of hatred or violence.
- Includes images of American skinheads from the 1980s, 1990s, and today that depict skinhead fashion, hairstyles, and lifestyles
- Provides an annotated bibliography of primary and secondary sources in a variety of formats, including articles from magazines and scholarly journals, books, and websites
Part of a series on American counterculture, this book aims to give an authoritative first-hand account of how skinhead culture emerged and developed in the United States. It is co-authored by Hardy, bassist for The Templars, a skinhead band, and Travis, a research librarian and writer. Topics include the history of American skinhead culture, skinhead culture and identity formation, skinhead fashion, skinhead music, issues around race and racism, and subcultures within the skinhead culture. It includes a glossary and some primary documents such as essays, articles, and interviews, as well as an annotated bibliography. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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- Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, c2012.
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