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Can't stop won't stop, a hip-hop history, Jeff Chang with Dave "Davey D" Cook

Label
Can't stop won't stop, a hip-hop history, Jeff Chang with Dave "Davey D" Cook
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-324) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
Ages 12-18
resource.interestAgeLevel
12-19, Brodart
resource.interestGradeLevel
7-12, Brodart
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Can't stop won't stop
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1151095143
Responsibility statement
Jeff Chang with Dave "Davey D" Cook
Sub title
a hip-hop history
Summary
"The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience! From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever. Hip hop is one of the most dominant and influential cultures in America, giving new voice to the younger generation. It defines a generation's worldview. Exploring hip hop's beginnings up to the present day, Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook provide a provocative look into the new world that the hip hop generation has created. Based on original interviews with DJs, b-boys, rappers, activists, and gang members, with unforgettable portraits of many of hip hop's forebears, founders, mavericks, and present day icons, this book chronicles the epic events, ideas and the music that marked the hip hop generation's rise"--, Provided by publisher
Target audience
adolescent
resource.variantTitle
Cannot stop will not stop
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Contributor
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