The Cultural Impact of Kanye West
Through rap and hip hop, entertainers have provided a voice questioning and challenging the sanctioned view of society. Examining the moral and social implications of Kanye West's art in the context of Western civilization's preconceived ideas, the contri
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The Cultural Impact of Kanye West
10.1057/9781137395825 - The Cultural Impact of Kanye West, Edited by Julius Bailey
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Edited by
Julius Bailey
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The Cultural Impact of Kanye West
the cultural impact of kanye west
Copyright © Julius Bailey, 2014. All rights reserved.
Where this book is distributed in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world, this is by Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number 785998, of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. Palgrave® and Macmillan® are registered trademarks in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other countries. ISBN: 978–1–137–39581–8 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The cultural impact of Kanye West / edited by Julius Bailey. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–1–137–39581–8 (alk. paper) 1. West, Kanye—Criticism and interpretation. 2. Rap (Music)— History and criticism. 3. Rap musicians—United States. I. Bailey, Julius, editor of compilation. ML420.W452C85 2014 782.421649092—dc23
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Also to a few of the loves of my life: Heather, Sandra, Bianca, Antoinette, and Hip-Hop
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To all those whose complexities are misunderstood and rendered pathological when all you ever need and want is appreciation.
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Foreword Davey D
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Preface: The Cultural Impact of Kanye West A Preface to the Anthology by Julius Bailey
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Acknowledgments
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Part I Revisiting the Pharmakon: Artistic Gifts / Human Complexities Chapter 1 Now I Ain’t Saying
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