Hip Hop Reader, The, a Longman Topics Reader

By Tim Wood and Tim Strode

Book Overview

Composition and hip hop may seem unrelated, but the connection isn't hard to make: Hip hop and rap rely on a complex of narrative practices that have clear ties to some of the best American essay writing. A Hip Hop Reader brings together work by important writers about this cultural phenomenon and provides lively selections that represent a variety of styles and interests. This unique reader provides an insight into the history, culture, music and lyrics of one of today's most important cultural forms, always looking at these through the lens of composition. KEY TOPICS: Origins of Hip Hop, Hip Hop and Race, Hip Hop and Gender. MARKET: General interest; Music

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321385128
• ISBN13: 9780321385123
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Source for Hip-Hop Fans & Scholars

The book is a collection of essays from various writers on hip-hop. The reader gets the benefit of perspectives from musicians, scholars, writers, and the "average" person. It is a good resource for fans of hip-hop as well as teachers, professors, scholars, etc. One of the best benefits of this book is that each chapter has a series of questions to focus the reader on key ideas of the essays and discussions. The editors also present ideas and aspects that need further research. Some articles may be a bit dated but still useful.