The Oxford Handbook of Punk Rock

The Oxford Handbook of Punk Rock is a critical compendium of ideas about the creative value of punk rock -- not only as a musical genre, but also as the genesis of all kinds of artistic innovation and social practices, including but not limited to DIY music labels, fashion, and media, not to mention and as a route to resistance to political oppression and capitalism. Written by scholars from a range of fields, including cultural and media studies, sociology, musicology, and art and design, this volume posits that punk rock was a truly significant artistic movement of the 20th century, and that its importance and ability to inspire people carries over to the present day.