Its now over twenty years since punk pogo-ed its way into our consciousness. Punk Rock So What?brings together a new generation of academics; writers and journalists to provide the first comprehensive assessment of punk and its place in popular music history; culture and myth. The contributors; who include Suzanne Moore; Lucy OBrien; Andy Medhurst; Mark Sinker and Paul Cobley; challenge standard views of punk prevalent since the 1970s. They: * re-situate punk in its historical context; analysing the possible origins of punk in the New York art scene and Manchester clubs as well as in Malcolm McClarens brain* question whether punk deserves its reputation as an anti-fascist; anti-sexist movement which opened up opportunities for women musicians and fans alike. * trace punks long-lasting influence on comics; literature; art and cinema as well as music and fashion; from films such as Sid and Nancy and The Great Rock n Roll Swindle to work by contemporary artists such as Gavin Turk and Sarah Lucas.* discuss the role played by such key figures as Johnny Rotten; Richard Hell; Malcolm McClaren; Mark E. Smith and Viv Albertine. Punk Rock Revisited kicks over the statues of many established beliefs about the meaning of punk; concluding that; if anything; punk was more culturally significant than anybody has yet suggested; but perhaps for different reasons.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Dr. V. D. Lerch; ArboristBy Virginia D. LerchAdded this one to my shelf! While I have basic soil textbooks such as the classic by Brady and Weil (The Nature Properties of Soils); this book covers the basics very clearly and has excellent visuals! Further; it deals with the specifics of growing plants/trees especially in urban soils. The review questions at the end of each chapter not only help to focus attention on the main points; but are also an excellent guide for any professional-in-training who will be taking a certifiication exam such as the Certified Arborist Exam or Certified Horticulturist. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning about the basics of growing plants in productive garden soils and in learning how to care for the soil-web-of-life!