Table of Contents

1 From Participant to Researcher
2 Reworking Subculture
3 Goth as a Subcultural Style
4 Insiders and Outsiders
5 Events, Friendships and Commitment
6 Selling Goth? The Producers of Subcultures
7 Buying Goth: Subcultural Shopping
8 Communicating Goth: 'Traditional' Media
9 Communicating Goth: On-line Media
10 Concluding Thoughts
Appendix: Quantitative Questionnaire Results
Bibliography
Index

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Goths represent one of the most arresting, distinctive and enduring subcultures. From dress and musical tastes to social habits and the use of the internet, this book details the inner workings of this intriguing group.

About the Author

Paul Hodkinson is Lecturer in Sociology, University of Surrey.

Reviews

'I would recommend it as a valuable text that should be included on undergraduate reading lists for courses dealing with fan, music and popular cultures.' Garry Crawford, BSA 'While most of us might have moved swiftly on and started wearing baggy jeans, there remains an enormous goth subculture, which Hodkinson, proud to count himself a part of it, analyses stylishly in this "ethnographic study".' The Guardian 'Engaging.' The Daily Telegraph 'A scholarly yet accessible text [that] successfully conveys what it means to be a Goth.' Sonic Seducer 'The first major anthropological study of UK Goths is a priceless work. [It is a] fascinating read that I found very difficult to put down.' Kaleidoscope