More than half a century after the birth of rock, the musical genre
that began as a rebellious underground phenomenon is now acknowledged
as America's-and the world's-most popular and influential musical
medium, as well as the soundtrack to several generations' worth of
history. From Ray Charles to Joni Mitchell to Nirvana, rock music has
been an undeniable force in both reflecting and shaping our cultural
landscape.
Icons of Rock offers a vivid overview of rock's pervasive
role in contemporary society by profiling the lives and work of the
music's most legendary artists. Most rock histories, by virtue of their
all-encompassing scope, are unable to cover the lives and work of
individual artists in depth, or to place those artists in a broader
context.
This two-volume set, by contrast, provides extensive
biographies of the 24 greatest rock n' rollers of all time, examining
their influences, innovations, and impact in a critical and historical
perspective. Entries inside this unique reference explore the issues,
trends, and movements that defined the cultural and social climate of
the artists' music. Sidebars spotlight the many iconic elements
associated with rock, such as rock festivals, protest songs, and the
British Invasion. Providing a wealth of information on the icons,
culture, and mythology of America's most beloved music, this
biographical encyclopedia will serve as an invaluable resource for
students and music fans alike.
Until the last two centuries, the human landscapes of the Great Plains were shaped solely by Native Americans, and since then the region has continued to be defined by the enduring presence of its indigenous peoples.
The Other Half of Gender: Men's Issues in Development
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 16 May 2008
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This book is an attempt to bring the gender and development debate full circle—from a much-needed focus on empowering women to a more comprehensive gender framework that considers gender as a system that affects both women and men. The chapters in this book explore definitions of masculinity and male identities in a variety of social contexts, drawing from experiences in Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa. It draws on a slowly emerging realization that attaining the vision of gender equality will be difficult, if not impossible, without changing the ways in which masculinities are defined and acted upon. Although changing male gender norms will be a difficult and slow process, we must begin by understanding how versions of masculinities are defined and acted upon.
A & C Black Publishers “Dictionary of Accounting: Over 6,000 Terms Clearly Defined"
A & C Black Publishers Ltd | 2007-09-30 | ISBN: 0713682868 | PDF | 288 pages | 3,3 Mb
Ideal for accounting students and those needing to enrich their background, this wide-ranging dictionary covers all areas of the discipline, including personal finance, investments, and corporate accounting. Each entry contains sample sentences and notes on grammar and usage to give the clearest picture of a word’s meaning. Terms are shown in context by quotations from newspapers and magazines.