THE HIP HOP WARS

Great and insightful book

Dr. Rose's book is a testament to the power of intelligent, nuanced examinations of our complex world. She looks at 10 arguments about Hip Hop (5 in support and 5 against), peers back at the historical basis of these points, and washes off all the fluff. This results in a book whose complexity extends as deep as you are willing to go. Some of my 13-year-olds understand the surface arguments separate from one another. Others understand how the two function simultaneously. The majority of my students comprehend that each argument usually results in a superficial understanding of a complex issue- issues requiring a great deal of reflection on one's own perceptions and how those perceptions are influenced by the communities in which we live. It's a heavy lift for kids this age. Someone who knows their community in and out and yet is willing to admit the fact they still don't know enough to really "KNOW" that community is going to love working with the Hip Hop generation on this book. Good luck to Dr. Rose and all who engage this very worthwhile book. Pedagogy of the Oppressed Pedagogy of Freedom: Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage (Critical Perspectives) Literacy: Reading the Word and the World

There are very few people I know who look at hip hop not just with a critical eye, but with such a far reaching all encompassing perspective. Tricia Rose will flip how you have ever viewed (and listened to) hip hop, leaving you wondering how you could have missed it all along, while at the same time wondering what you can do about it: as a reader and/or an artist. As a brilliant author and professor, allow her to teach you about hip hop...4 real. Its nice to have such an astounding critically thinking woman in the game!

Just finished this book, and like any great work of Hip-hop, it has reverberated beyond its genre. I'm left wondering if my investment in Hip-hop can arrive at a wise balance of affirming life and transforming love. Thank you, Tricia.

I purchased this book for my Psychology of Hip Hop and Blues class. I only read a few chapters before the class was over. I got a misprinted copy. I had two of the same chapter. I do not believe I was missing a chapter, but I am sure there is a book out there that is missing the chapter I have two of. It was another book that provided a helpful insight to the art of hip hop and how it developed through the years.