Lowriders in Chicano Culture - From Low to Slow to Show (Hardcover)

This informed and accessible book captures the art, energy, passion, and pageantry of over 60 years of lowrider culture-an absolutely iconic Chicano and American phenomenon. Much like rap music and ethnic foods, Chicano lowrider culture has become sufficiently widespread in recent decades to almost be considered "mainstream." However, those outside of lowriding may not realize that this cultural phenomenon is not the result of a recent fad-it originated in the pre-World War II era, and has continued to grow and evolve since then. Lowriders in Chicano Culture: From Low to Slow to Show allows readers to see how this expressive culture fits within the broader context of Chicano culture and understand how lowriding reflects the social, artistic, and political dimensions of America's fastest-growing ethnic group. It includes chapters that explain the culture of pachucas/os and cholas/os; the unique aesthetics of lowrider vehicles; lowrider music, shows, and clubs; the mechanics of building a lowrider vehicle; and lowrider culture in the media including film, newspapers, and television. The book also traces how lowrider culture has recently expanded beyond the urban streets and into the massive exhibit halls of lowrider shows, exposing lowrider culture to even more enthusiasts. A chapter on the origins of lowriding documents the evolution of the culture Illustrative photographs depict lowrider mural art, pachucas/os and cholas/os, hopping and dancing contests, and "Zoot Suiters" A glossary of lowrider lingo defines unique terminology

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Charles M. Tatum
Dimensions:	162 x 241 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	223
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-38149-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General
LSN:	0-313-38149-6
Barcode:	9780313381492

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