A Twisted Style - by Maja Tabea Jerrentrup (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In "western" cultures, some people have chosen a dreadlock hairstyle, despite many in mainstream society looking at it in a negative light. This book deals with contradictions surrounding the hairstyle such as often representing a protest against the prevailing right-wing political systems, yet also emphasizing the white person's power to appropriate any style. Based on interviews and close observations in social media, the book offers insights into the culture(s) surrounding dreadlocks and ultimately interprets the phenomenon as a postmodern form of individuality"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> In western cultures, some people have chosen a dreadlock hairstyle, despite many in mainstream society looking at it in a negative light. This book deals with contradictions surrounding the hairstyle such as often representing a protest against the prevailing right-wing political systems, yet also emphasizing the white person's power to appropriate any style. Based on interviews and close observations in social media, the book offers insights into the culture(s) surrounding dreadlocks and ultimately interprets the phenomenon as a postmodern form of individuality.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p> <em>"Very engaging and intriguing... Being fascinated by how cultural societies evolve globally, I never imagined that dreadlocks could form an interesting part of both general and academic discussions. Salute and kudos to the author!"</em> <strong>- Manju Rughwani</strong>, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, India</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p> <strong>Maja Tabea Jerrentrup</strong> works as Associate Professor of media and photography at Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Pune, India, and is a faculty member of the Indian Institute of Photography, Delhi.</p>
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