{"product_id":"subcultures-hardcover","title":"Subcultures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher T. Conner\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubcultures have long captured the imagination of sociologists and the public alike. Making an important contribution to sociology, \u003cem\u003eSubcultures\u003c\/em\u003e is delightful reading for those who are interested in groups at the fringes of society such as Dead heads, members of the LGBTQ culture, gamers, and even subcultural elements of some alt-right groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrating the diverse application of the 'subculture' concept within sociology, this edited collection showcases insights ranging from studies on music subcultures, to groups who are formed through their leisurely pursuits (e.g. live action roleplaying and backpacking), and how these groups develop their sense of self and identity. Using a diverse range of approaches, the chapters illustrate the flexibility in the subculture concept - at times stretching the term to its breaking point.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lively collection of articles is of interest to those wanting to know more about the core principles of symbolic interactionism, and the diversity of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristopher T. Conner\u003c\/strong\u003e is Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Missouri - Columbia, USA. His work has been featured in top sociology journals including \u003cem\u003eThe Sociological Quarterly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYOUNG\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSexualities\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSymbolic Interaction\u003c\/em\u003e. His research interests are at the intersection of Deviance, Criminology, and LGBTQ Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 17, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616683847962,"sku":"9781802626643","price":198.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/SjsnZC5npZ9781802626643.webp?v=1785464584","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/subcultures-hardcover","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}