The Language of Youth Subcultures

The Language of Youth Subcultures Social Identity in Action

Paperback (19 Dec 1994)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Designed for intermediate and advanced courses in social psychology, sociology and cultural studies, this book analyzes the way youth subcultures such as punks, gothics, rockers and skinheads use everyday language to construct their identities. The book uses conversation analysis and discourse analysis and includes a critique of social identity theory and self-categorization theory.

Book information

ISBN: 9780745014197
Publisher: Pearson Education
Imprint: Harvester Wheatsheaf
Pub date:
DEWEY: 305.235014
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 250
Weight: 338g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 13mm