Drawing on traditional archival research; reception theory; cultural histories of slumming; and recent work in critical theory on literary representations of poverty; Westgate argues that the productions of slum plays served as enactments of the emergent definitions of the slum and the corresponding ethical obligations involved therein.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Hip Hop and PoliticsBy Afrikan BeautyWe often discuss the political impact of hip hop culture; particularly because of its growing popularity. However; it is rare to find a book that discusses politics and hip hip in a quantitative manner. This book uses political sciences framework and methods to detail a relationship between rap music; hip hop culture and politics in the U.S. This book is a great read that could be easily read by a variety of audiences. It provides a different prospective to both the study of Black politics and rap music. This book introduces a new ideological framework of neoliberalism and detail its relationship with rap music. It does not leave any stone uncovered. While it discusses the impact of rap music on political attitude acceptance; it also discusses the commercialization of the genre and the impact that has had on rap music and production. Finally; this author discuss how politicians have used hip hop for symbolism and to gain votes; such as President Obama and former Mayor of Detroit Kilpatrick. A Must read!!! The author adds a new perspective to the relationship between rap music; hip hop culture and politics in America. It is a great book and contributes to the fields of politics; black studies; american studies; and cultural studies.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent bookBy Jack M.The author provided the reader with a very well articulated overview and fusion of how politics and hip-hop apply in a 21st century society.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A very savvy book on Hip-Hop culture and political affiliationsBy alithiamakes apparent comparisons of political affiliations and applies them to people who dont vote. lol. Lester Spence reminds me of why our black intellectuals are so important; they are on the front lines of all things that affect black communities. There is no way Hip-Hop culture can be considered politically isolated when all politics in existens in this country wither involve or affect us.
