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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321385128
• ISBN13: 9780321385123
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 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.