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