Goth: Identity, Style and Subculture

Posted on 20 April 2019 by Paul Hodkinson

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. Download Goth: Identity, Style and Subculture – kino-fada.fr An interesting and one of the first academics attempts at grabbing the goth subculture Professor Hodkinson has the advantage of being both an academician and a goth There have certainly been many insider versions over the years and interesting chronicles of gothic rock and goths cfr Mick Mercer s books , and regular sensationslist or dismissive accounts in pop culture magazines and books, but few attempts to study goth subculture Hodkinson covers most aspects of goth suclture, attempting An interesting and one of the first academics attempts at grabbing the goth subculture Professor Hodkinson has the advantage of being both an academician and a goth There have certainly been many insider versions over the years and interesting chronicles of gothic rock and goths cfr Mick Mercer s books , and regular sensationslist or dismissive accounts in pop culture magazines and books, but few attempts to study goth subculture Hodkinson covers mos...My favorite of the collection of cultural studies books i ve read recently offering academic analyses of the goth scene Astute objective observations and identification of crucial elements of development in late 1990s British goth.I read only two chapters from here in order to build up an argument about nationalism This was for course work and not for pleasure However, If you want to see my work on this book you can access it from here

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20 April 2019

Paul Hodkinson