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

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Overview

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.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780786463299
  • ISBN-10: 0786463295
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company
  • Publish Date: March 2011
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
  • Page Count: 223
  • Reading Level: Ages 18-UP

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