Young, Black, Rich and Famous: The Rise of the NBA, The Hip Hop Invasion and the Transformation of American Culture
Boyd, Todd
ISBN 10: 0767912772 ISBN 13: 9780767912778
Published by Doubleday (edition 1), 2003
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Synopsis:
A distinguished African-American scholar explores the rise of a new black male identity from the 1970s to the present day, discussing the role of hip-hop music and basketball as a path to wealth and power and profiling key figures who transformed these forms of expression from ghetto trends to global commodities.
About the Authors:
TODD BOYD, Ph.D., is the author of five books, including The New H.N.I.C.: The Death of Civil Rights and the Reign of Hip Hop and Am I Black Enough for You?: Popular Culture from the ’Hood and Beyond, and has published numerous articles and essays. He is a popular media commentator, having appeared on NBC, CNN, CBS, ESPN, HBO, A&E’s Biography, Politically Incorrect, and NPR, among others. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and is currently Professor of Critical Studies at USC School of Cinema-Television. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Todd Boyd is currently Professor of Critical Studies at USC School of Cinema Television.
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Title: Young, Black, Rich and Famous: The Rise of ...
Publisher: Doubleday (edition 1)
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1.