That's the Joint!

That's the Joint!

<P>This newly expanded and revised second edition of <EM>That's the Joint!</EM> brings together the most important and up-to-date hip-hop scholarship in one comprehensive volume. Presented thematically, the selections address the history of hip-hop, identity politics of the "hip-hop nation," debates of "street authenticity," social movements and activism, aesthetics, technologies of production, hip-hop as a cultural industry, and much more. Further, this new edition also includes greater coverage of gender, racial diversity in hip-hop, hip-hop€s global influences, and examines hip-hop's role in contemporary politics.</P> <P></P> <P>With pedagogical features including author biographies, headnotes summarizing key points of articles, and discussion questions, <EM>That's the Joint!</EM> is essential reading for anyone seeking deeper understanding of the profound impact of hip-hop as an intellectual, aesthetic, and cultural movement.</P>