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A close look at the music and culture of dance clubs and the 'rave' phenomenon..Focusing on youth cultures that revolve around dance clubs and raves in Great Britain and the U.S., Sarah Thornton highlights the values of authenticity and hipness and explores the complex hierarchies that emerge within the domain of popular culture. She portrays club cultures as 'taste cultures' brought together by micromedia like flyers and listings, transformed into selfconscious 'subcultures' by such niche media as the music and style press, and sometimes recast as 'movements' with the aid of such mass media as tabloid newspaper front pages. She also traces changes in the recording medium from a marginal entertainment in the 50s to the clubs and raves of the 90s.Drawing on the work of Pierre Bourdieu, Thornton coins the term 'subcultural capital' to make sense of distinctions made by 'cool' youth, noting particularly their disparagement of the 'mainstream' against which they measure their alternative cultural worth. Well supported with case studies, readable, and innovative, Club Cultures will become a key text in cultural and media studies and in the sociology of culture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Club Cultures: Music, Media, and Subcultural Capital'? A: The book focuses on youth cultures surrounding dance clubs and raves in Great Britain and the U.S., exploring authenticity, hipness, and the hierarchies within popular culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is her background? A: The author is Sarah Thornton, a noted sociologist who analyzes music and culture, particularly in relation to youth subcultures.
- Q: What key concept does Sarah Thornton introduce in this book? A: Thornton introduces the term 'subcultural capital' to explain how youth differentiate themselves from the mainstream and measure their cultural worth.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 201 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Club Cultures'? A: The book was published on January 15, 1996.
- Q: Is 'Club Cultures' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-supported with case studies and is considered a key text in cultural and media studies as well as sociology.
- Q: What kind of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book cover changes in music recording mediums? A: Yes, it traces the evolution of recording mediums from the 1950s to the 1990s, particularly in the context of clubs and raves.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book regarding media and youth culture? A: The book explores themes of micro-media, niche media, and how different forms of media shape youth cultures and subcultures.
- Q: Can I find case studies in 'Club Cultures'? A: Yes, the book is supported by various case studies that illustrate the concepts discussed.