Exploring a diverse array of subcultures, the book delves into various forms and practices, highlighting movements such as the Ranters, riot grrrls, bebop, hip hop, and more. It examines the evolution of cultural expressions from historical groups like hippies and Bohemians to contemporary phenomena including digital pirates and virtual communities, offering insights into the unique characteristics and influences of each subcultural group.
This Element looks at adaptations of bestselling works of popular fiction to cinema, television, stage, radio, video games and other media platforms. It focuses on 'transmedia storytelling', building its case studies around the genre of modern fantasy.
The only collected work of its kind in the field, The Subcultures Reader brings together the most valuable and stimulating writings on subcultures from the Chicago School to the present day. All the articles have been specially selected and edited for inclusion in the Reader and are grouped in sections, each with an editor's introduction. There is also a general introduction to the collection, which maps out the field of subcultural studies. Providing an essential guide to the subject, it enables students and teachers to understand how subcultural studies developed, the range of work it encompasses, and provides potential future directions of study throughout the field.