Cultures of Violence in the New German Street (Hardcover)

In post-Wall Germany, violence-both real and imagined-is increasingly determining the formation of new cultural identities. Patricia Anne Simpson's book focuses on the representation of violence in three youth subcultures often characterized by aggression as they enact a rivalry for supremacy on the new German "street"-the author's operative metaphor to situate the cultural discourse about violence. The selected literary texts, films, and music exemplify the urgent need for a sustained debate about violence as an aspect of both social reality and the national imaginary. Simpson's study discloses the relationship between narratives of violence and issues of immigration, ethnic difference, and poverty. Her lucid readings examine the ways in which violence is grounded in the asphalt of Germany's new street. This interdisciplinary study identifies the motivations, decisions, and consequences of violent acts and the stories that convey them. Simpson draws examples from popular genres and subcultures, including punk, hip hop, and skinhead sounds, styles, and politics. With theoretical sophistication and analytical clarity, the author locates the contested territory of the street within larger European contexts of violence while paying careful attention to the particularities of German history. She reveals new insights into the construction of citizenship, masculinity, and contemporary ethics. In addition, Simpson demonstrates the importance of concepts embedded in the representation of violence, including revised definitions of heroism, community, and evolving ideas of fraternity, family, and home.

General

Imprint:	Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	December 2011
Authors:	Patricia Anne Simpson
Dimensions:	239 x 162 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	252
ISBN-13:	978-1-61147-455-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61147-455-8
Barcode:	9781611474558

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