Full Description
This book provides a fascinating examination of one of the most notorious countercultures in the United States.
Skinheads: A Guide to An American Subculture is an insider's look at the history of skinheads in the United States, from their emergence from the U.S. hardcore underground in the 1980s in New York City, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, to the current scene that thrives in many major metropolitan areas today.
What makes this revelatory book so compelling is its one-of-a-kind view of skinhead culture from the inside out. Coauthor Perry Hardy is a skinhead, bass player for the band, The Templars, and veteran member of the American skinhead scene since the onset of the movement. Based on his experiences, plus interviews with dozens of skinheads of all kinds, Skinheads draws back the curtain to reveal a world that more often is simply a haven for those disaffected from society, rather than a subculture of hatred or violence.
Contents
Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Timeline
History of American Skinheads
Chapter One Becoming a Skinhead
Chapter Two Skinhead Fashion
Chapter Three Skinhead Music in the United States
Justin Newman, Perry Hardy, and Tiffini Travis
Chapter Four Skinheads and the Media
Chapter Five Race and Nation: The Politicization of American Skinheads
Conclusion: The Future of the Skinhead Subculture
Skinhead Snapshots: Notable Gangs, Bands, and Miscellaneous Aspects of the Subculture
Glossary
Primary Documents
Annotated Bibliography
Index
