Jay-Z : Essays on Hip Hop's Philosopher King

Name: Jay-Z
Brand: McFarland & Co Inc
SKU: 9780786463299
Price: 2950 KES
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ISBN: 9780786463299

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0786463295

ISBN-13 9780786463299

Publisher McFarland & Co Inc

Imprint McFarland & Co Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Mar 14th, 2011

Print length 223 Pages

Weight 318 grams

Dimensions 15.50 x 22.90 x 1.30 cms

Product Classification: Rap & Hip-Hop Popular music

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This text situates Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study. Thirteen essays address such topics as Jay-Z's relevance to African-American oral history, socially responsible hip-hop and upward mobility in the African-American community.

Jay-Z is one of America''s leading rappers and entrepreneurs, as well known for his music as for his business acumen. This text seeks to situate Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study. Thirteen essays address such topics as Jay-Z''s relevance to African-American oral history, socially responsible hip hop and upward mobility in the African-American community. By observing Jay-Z through the lens of cultural studies, this study assists the teacher, student, scholar, and fan in understanding how he became such an historically significant figure. Each essay includes a set of review questions meant to spark discussion in the classroom.

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