The Sociology of Youth Culture and Youth Subcultures (Routledge Revivals)

Informationen zum Autor Brake, Michael Klappentext First published in 1980! this book argues that subcultures are formed in defence of collectively experienced problems that arise from defects and contradictions in social structures. It looks at the development of post-war youth culture in a sociological context and considers the class base of youth subcultures. Zusammenfassung First published in 1980, this book argues that subcultures are formed in defence of collectively experienced problems that arise from defects and contradictions in social structures. It looks at the development of post-war youth culture in a sociological context and considers the class base of youth subcultures. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. The use of subculture as an analytical tool in sociology2. Street-wise- the delinquent subculture in sociological theory in Britain and the United States3. The tippers and the trashers- bohemian and radical traditions in youth culture 4. Bread in Babylon. Black and brown youth5. The invisible girl. The culture of femininity versus masculinity6. Subcultures, manufacture culture and the economy. Some consideration of the future; Bibliography;Index

Auteur
Brake, Michael

Texte du rabat

First published in 1980, this book argues that subcultures are formed in defence of collectively experienced problems that arise from defects and contradictions in social structures. It looks at the development of post-war youth culture in a sociological context and considers the class base of youth subcultures.

Contenu
Introduction 1. The use of subculture as an analytical tool in sociology2. Street-wise- the delinquent subculture in sociological theory in Britain and the United States3. The tippers and the trashers- bohemian and radical traditions in youth culture 4. Bread in Babylon. Black and brown youth5. The invisible girl. The culture of femininity versus masculinity6. Subcultures, manufacture culture and the economy. Some consideration of the future; Bibliography;Index