Description

The Rolling Stones: Sociological Perspectives, edited by Helmut Staubmann, draws from a broad spectrum of sociological perspectives to contribute both to the understanding of the phenomenon Rolling Stones and to an in-depth analysis of contemporary society and culture that takes The Stones a starting point. Contributors approach The Rolling Stones from a range of social science perspectives including cultural studies, communication and film studies, gender studies, and the sociology of popular music. The essays in this volume focus on the question of how the worldwide success of The Rolling Stones over the course of more than half a century reflects society and the transformation of popular culture.

Table of Contents

Intro: The Rolling Stones in Sociological Perspectives
By Helmut Staubmann
Part I: The Group
1. The Spider and the Fly: Authenticity, Dualism, and The Rolling Stones
By Andrea Cossu and Matteo Bortolini
Part II: (Counter-)Cultures – Music Scenes
2. The Anti-Beatles: The Beatles versus Stones Debate during the “British Invasion”
By Andre Millard
3. Exile on Main Street and the End of the Counterculture
By Barry J. Faulk
Part III: Movies
4. Sympathy for the Circus: The Rolling Stones, Documentary Film and the Construction of Authenticity
By Daniel M. Downes and June Madeley
5. “My Name is Called Disturbance”: Jagger, Performance, and the Spectacle of Excess
By Marlie Centawer
6. Gimme Shelter Revisited: Deconstructing Myths from 1969 and Altamont
By Michael Skladany
Part IV: Sexuality/Gender
7. Satisfaction: Sex and The Rolling Stones' Personas, Performances, and Fan Reactions
By Andrea Baker
8. The Hegemonic Masculinity of The Rolling Stones and Where They Came to Rest
By Jason T. Eastma

Product details

Published Jun 03 2013
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 254
ISBN 9780739176726
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

Helmut Staubmann

Contributor

Andrea Baker

Contributor

Andrea Cossu

Contributor

Marlie Centawer

Contributor

June Madeley

Contributor

Barry J. Faulk

Contributor

Andre Millard

Contributor

Peter Smith

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