Sober Living for the Revolution: Hardcore Punk, Straight Edge, and Radical Politics Examining the multigenerational impact of punk rock music, this international survey of the political-punk straight edge movement—which has persisted as a drug-free, hardcore subculture for more
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| Title | : | Sober Living for the Revolution: Hardcore Punk, Straight Edge, and Radical Politics |
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (121 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1604860510 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2010-02-01 |
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Editorial : "Perhaps the greatest reason I am still committed to straight edge, also known as sXe is an unfailing belief that sXe is more than music, that it can be a force of change. I believe in the power of sXe as a bridge to social change, as an opportunity to create a more just and sustainable world." Ross Haenfler, professor of sociology, University of Mississippi, and author, Straight Edge: Clean-Living Youth, Hardcore Punk, And Social Change
Examining the multigenerational impact of punk rock music, this international survey of the political-punk straight edge movement—which has persisted as a drug-free, hardcore subculture for more than 25 years—traces its history from 1980s Washington, DC, to today. Asserting that drugs are not necessarily rebellious and that not all rebels do them, the record also defies common conceptions of straight edge's political legacy as being associated with self-righteous, macho posturing and conservative Puritanism. On the contrary, the movement has been linked to radical thought and action by the countless individuals, bands, and entire scenes profiled throughout the discussion. Lively and exhaustive, this dynamic overview includes contributions from famed straight edge punk rockers Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat and Fugazi, Dennis Lyxzén of Refused and the International Noise Conspiracy, and Andy Hurley of Fall Out Boy; legendary bands ManLiftingBanner and Point of No Return;
I am old fashioned and I really think that some books deserve to be printed and have to be owned. I bought this book in the early 90's when I'd first gotten interested in natural healing. Interspersed with revelatory passages about man vs. The author, Barry Estabrook decided to find out why we can't buy a decent fresh tomato and discovered that it's not a simple question and answer.
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In addition to growing a taste-less fruit, many Florida tomato growers are responsible for some very shameful practices: modern-day slavery and inhumane treatment of the tomato workers. This book simply glosses over things and leaves everything else to your imagination. The reader must decide whether the characters are truly credible. Department of Agriculture, 1
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