The book tends to be scholarly with lots of references to other works which might be problematic for some, but at the same time gives a seriousness that would be lacking in a more informal book. There are surely people and practices that you find strange. A scholar of social responsibility, global citizenship, and ethical consumerism, he gives presentations throughout the us and canada empowering people to make a difference. Deviance and youth subcultures 9780199924837 by haenfler, ross and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jul 05, 2012 ross haenfler is an associate professor of sociology at the university of mississippi. I love teaching and try to teach classes that create possibilities for students to live. For many straightedge kids, however, being clean and sober was and still is the ultimate expression of resistanceresistance to the consumerist and selfindulgent ethos that defines mainstream u.
Subcultures by ross haenfler overdrive rakuten overdrive. If there is such a thing as a single cure for cynicism, this book is it. In this revised and updated third edition, author ross haenfler examines eight. This was a really interesting and engaging overview of a bunch of different subcultures. Ross haenfler ross haenfler teaches sociology at the university of mississippi. The basics by ross haenfler, 9780415530293, available at book. Buy ross haenfler ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. I would recommend this book on the basis of its accessibility, its compelling examples, and its clear and concise presentation of key concepts. About the author ross haenfler is associate professor of sociology at the university of mississippi, usa. The author did a great job of using each one to explain different sociological concepts, though because the focus was explaining sociology, he didnt go too far indepth about the actual subcultures. Elizabeth cherry, manhattanville college about the author. Deviance and youth subcultures addresses these questions and many more. In this revised and updated third edition, author ross haenfler examines eight different youth.
Ross haenflers 11 research works with 447 citations and 8348 reads, including. Hello select your address best sellers prime video help prime video help. Hardcore punk, and social change by ross haenfler isbn. In this revised and updated second edition, author ross haenfler examines eight different youth. Oct 08, 20 ross haenfler is associate professor of sociology at the university of mississippi, usa.
Blending theory and practice to examine a range of subcultural movements including hip hop in japan, global graffiti writing crews, heavy metal in europe and straight edge movements in the usa, this text answers the key questions posed by those new to the subject, including. I love teaching and try to teach classes that create possibilities for students to live more engaged and fulfilling lives. He wrote a book about the straight edge subculture and thats what the interview is about, straight edge and fashion, women in hardcore, hardcore and religion and so on. They then go a step further, exploring the theoretical and methodological frameworks that brought sociology to where it is. Below you will find an interview with ross haenfler, a sociology professor working at university of mississippi. Jan 01, 2006 straight edge is a cleanliving youth movement that emerged from the punk rock subculture in the early 1980s. Yes, you have to work for a good grade but ross makes sociology very interesting and fun. Clean living youth, hardcore punk, and social change 2006. Ross haenfler is an associate professor of sociology at the university of mississippi. Its basic tenets promote a drugfree, tobaccofree, and sexually responsible lifestyletenets that, on the surface, seem counter to those typical of teenage rebellion. This book provides fresh perspectives on the meaning of resistance. Anyone wanting to relate to youth cultures and anyone looking for interesting topics to research will find this book invaluable.
Books more information find this pin and more on books worth reading by laura jacobs. This article reconceptualizes subcultural resistance based on an ethnographic examination of the straight edge movement. He has written numerous books on the subject of subcultures, and in 2009 was. Using the core values of straight edge, the authors analysis builds on new. Clean living youth, hardcore punk, and social change and a coauthor of the better world handbook.
Hope i can take a class he teaches again in the future. I am an associate professor of sociology at grinnell college where i teach deviance and youth subcultures, sociological theory, men and masculinities, and introductory sociology. It is important to note that there is no one agreed upon definition of a subculture by sociologists. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. Some punks were drawn to the punk scenes innovative music and art, antiauthoritarian politics, and diy ethos but were skeptical of the prevalent substance useabuse, seeing drugs and alcohol as selfdestructive and pacifying. Ross haenfler is an assistant professor of sociology at the university of. I am an associate professor of sociology at grinnell college where i teach deviance and youth subcultures, sociological theory, men and masculinities. In this first indepth sociological analysis of the movement, ross haenfler follows the lives of dozens of straightedge youths, showing how for these young men. Ross haenfler, professor of sociology, looks at the fringe groups who want to turn back the clock. Blending theory and practice to examine a range of subc. Tracing the history and development of subcultures to the present day, with further reading and case studies throughout, this text is essential reading for all those studying youth culture in the contexts of sociology, cultural studies, media studies, anthropology and criminology. A concise and engaging supplementary text for introductory sociology courses and any course that covers popular culture, youth, or deviance, goths, gamers, and grrrls.
In this revised and updated third edition, author ross haenfler examines eight different youth subcultures in depth. They then go a step further, exploring the theoretical and methodological frameworks that brought sociology to where it is today, and are defining where its headed next. Ross haenflers research works grinnell college and other places. Subcultures form when marginalized people with shared interests come together looking for. He teaches a wide range of courses on subcultures, and his research interests revolve around youth cultures, gender, and how people pursue social change in their daily lives. Oct 21, 20 ross haenfler is associate professor of sociology at the university of mississippi, usa. Ross haenfler is associate professor of sociology at grinnell college.
He gained prominence in the subcultural resistance field after writing rethinking subcultural resistance. About the author 2010 ross haenfler is assistant professor of sociology at the university of mississippi. Ross haenfler, grinnell college incels the academic minute. I am an associate professor of sociology at grinnell college where i teach deviance and youth subcultures, sociological theory, men and masculinities, and introductory sociology courses. In this revised and updated second edition, author ross haenfler examines eight. Ross haenfler is associate professor of sociology at the university of. The basics 1st edition 9780415530293 today, or search our site for other textbooks by ross haenfler.
I am an associate professor of sociology at grinnell college where i teach deviance and youth. Small changes that make a big difference 2007 and straight edge. Subcultural theorists continue to expand and alter the definition of subcultures, as they investigate more subcultural groups and incorporate sociological theories of deviance into the subcultural framework. Cultural sociology british sociological association 1. He has written numerous books on the subject of subcultures. In this first indepth sociological analysis of the movement, ross haenfler follows the lives of dozens of straightedge youths, showing how for these young men and women, and thousands of others. Cleanliving youth, hardcore punk, and social change by ross haenfler. Subcultures the basics isbn 9780415530316 pdf epub ross.
His interests revolve around how people pursue social change in their daily lives. Hardcore punk, clean living youth, and social change. Ross haenfler is associate professor of sociology at the university of mississippi, usa. Even stranger, though, is how we often have different ideas regarding what is strange. Ross haenfler is assistant professor of sociology at the university of mississippi. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The better world handbook small changes that make a big difference. In this first indepth sociological analysis of the movement, ross haenfler. Ross haenfler professor department chair of sociology i am an associate professor of sociology at grinnell college where i teach deviance and youth subcultures, sociological theory, men and masculinities, and introductory sociology courses. In this revised and updated second edition, author ross haenfler examines eight different youth subcultures in depth. Print books sociology libguides at bow valley college.
Only recently have researchers begun thoroughly examining the role of youth music cultures and subcultures in participants adult lives, suggesting that participation does not end with an abrupt. About the author 20 ross haenfler is associate professor of sociology at the university of mississippi, usa. In this first indepth sociological analysis of the movement, ross haenfler follows the lives of dozens of straightedge youths. Deviance and youth subcultures introduces students to the sociological study of deviance, equipping them with the theoretical tools necessary to analyze various youth subcultures and virtually any subculture in new and fascinating ways. Books and films are organized in the llc using library of congress lc call numbers an lc call number is a series of letters and numbers assigned to each item to find a book, write down the call number and find the book labelled with that call number on the shelf. Sociology courses focus on various forms of social organization and different social processes, in both other cultures and our own. Clean living youth, hardcore punk, and social change 2006 and the coauthor, with ellis jones and brett johnson, of the better world handbook. Core values of the straight edge movement which detailed the straight edge movement and the ways resistance is enacted within. Deviance and youth subcultures introduces students to the sociological study of deviance, equipping them with the theoretical tools necessary to analyze various youth subculturesand virtually any subculturein new and fascinating ways. The basics, professor ross haenfler provides a handy guide to various subcultures around the world. We have you covered with 247 instant online tutoring. He teaches a wide range of courses on subcultures, and his research interests revolve. Blending theory and practice to examine a range of subcultural movements including hip hop in japan, global graffiti writing crews, heavy metal in europe and straight edge movements in the usa, this text answers the key questions posed by those new to the subject.
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