Death Metal is among the most despised forms of violently themed entertainment. Many politicians; conservative groups and typical Americans attribute youth violence and the destruction of social values to such entertainment. The usual assumptions about the Death Metal scene and its fans have rarely been challenged. This book investigates the demographic trends; attitudes; philosophical beliefs; ethical systems; and behavioral patterns within the scene; seeking to situate death metal in the larger social order. The Death Metal community proves to be a useful microcosm for much of American subculture and lends insight into the psychological and social functions of many forbidden or illicit entertainment forms. The authorrsquo;s analysis; rich in interviews with rock stars; radio hosts; and average adolescent fans; provides a key to comprehending deviant tendencies in modern American culture.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy MarcThis book was written by my professors at UNC Charlotte and it covers a lot of what we did in out first year architecture program it is a great book for the price and will help you understand the concept of how to make really good diagrams! I highly recommend it!8 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Wasnt what I was expectingBy gmbyphotographerI was expecting a book full of diagrams similar to those on the cover... instead. its more of a breakdown of famous types of diagrams and examples. with too much writing in between in my opinion. It definitely wasnt as helpful as others books I found on visual information and diagraming...Its definitely an "architecture" book. not a "design" book.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Rigorous exploration of the geometric discipline of architectural compositionBy CustomerThis is a carefully and beautifully designed book. One suspects its design employs the same principles of geometric composition it explains as a discipline for architectural design. The result is a convincing manifesto for rigor. brimming over with explanatory diagrams. exemplary precedents and stimulating exercises. I recommend it as a reminder to students of architecture (whatever age and level of experience) of one of the fundamental intellectual foundations of architecture.From experience. I suspect the qualities of this book are best experienced in its print form. Due to the technology. kindle-izing tends to undermine layout and the relationship between text and drawings.
