The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters

By (author): "Tricia Rose"
Genres:Nonfiction books  African American books  Politics books  Race books  Music books  Hip Hop books  Cultural Studies books  
Publish Date: January 1st 2008
The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters
AsinThe Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters
Original titleThe Hip-Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip-Hop--and Why It Matters
In The Hip-Hop Wars, Rose explores the most crucial issues underlying the polarized claims on each side of the debate: Does hip-hop cause violence, or merely reflect a violent ghetto culture? Is hip-hop sexist, or are its detractors simply anti-sex? With fervor, subtlety and fairness to both sides, The Hip Hop War explores the divisive, vitriolic debate about race and culture in America, concluding with a call for the revitalizaion of the progressive and creative heart of hip hop.