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Goth : identity, style, and subculture / Paul Hodkinson.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Dress, body, culturePublication details: Oxford ; New York : Berg, 2002.Description: ix, 219 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781859736050 (Paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 306.1 GOT
Contents:
From participant to researcher -- Reworking subculture -- Goth as a subcultural style -- Insiders and outsiders -- Events, friendships and commitment -- Selling goth? : the producers of subcultures -- Buying goth : subcultural shopping -- Communicating goth : \'traditional\' media -- Communicating goth : on-line media -- Concluding thoughts.
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Standard Loan LSAD Library Main Collection 306.1 GOT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Checked out 30/06/2020 39002100314997

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Goths represent one of the most arresting, distinctive and enduring subcultures of recent times. The dedication of those involved to a lifestyle which, from the outside, may appear dark and sinister, has spawned reactions ranging from admiration to alarm. Until now, no one has conducted a full-scale ethnographic study of this fascinating subcultural group. Based on extensive research by an 'insider', this is the first. Immersing us in the potent mix of identities, practices and values that make up the goth scene, the author takes us behind the faade of the goth mystique. From dress and musical tastes to social habits and the use of the internet, Hodkinson details the inner workings of this intriguing group. Defying postmodern theories that claim media and commerce break down substantive cultural groupings, Hodkinson shows how both have been used by goths to retain, and even strengthen, their group identity. Hodkinson provides a comprehensive reworking of subcultural theory, making a key contribution to the disciplines of sociology, cultural studies, youth studies, media studies, and popular music studies. Readable and accessible, this groundbreaking book presents a unique chance to engage with a contemporary, spectacular culture.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-213) and index.

From participant to researcher -- Reworking subculture -- Goth as a subcultural style -- Insiders and outsiders -- Events, friendships and commitment -- Selling goth? : the producers of subcultures -- Buying goth : subcultural shopping -- Communicating goth : \'traditional\' media -- Communicating goth : on-line media -- Concluding thoughts.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • List of Illustrations
  • Acknowledgements
  • 1 From Participant to Researcher
  • 2 Subculture
  • 3 Goth as a Subcultural Style
  • 4 Insiders and Outsiders
  • 5 Events, Friendships and Commitment
  • 6 Selling Goth? The Producers of Subcultures
  • 7 Buying Goth: Subcultural Shopping
  • 8 Communicating Goth: 'Traditional' Media
  • 9 Communicating Goth: On-line Media
  • 10 Concluding Thoughts
  • Appendix: Quantitative Questionnaire Results
  • Bibliography
  • Index

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Paul Hodkinson is Lecturer in Sociology, University of Surrey.

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