Boy Racer Culture

Boy Racer Culture
Author: Karen Lumsden
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2013-02-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113618435X

On the public roads boy racers are a foreboding presence, viewed with suspicion and derision by the ‘respectable’ motorist. The problem of the young (male) driver is one which has plagued authorities and governments due to youths’ acclaimed propensity to engage in deviant and dangerous driving behaviours. Boy Racer Culture sheds light on the boy racer phenomenon through ethnographic research with the notorious ‘Bouley Basher’ culture in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, and the moral panic on the part of outside groups including the local community, police, politicians and media. This book examines the creation of masculine and feminine identities in a traditionally male-dominated subculture through car-related rituals such as ‘modding’, subcultural media and events, and the quest for celebrity status via public performances. Boy Racer Culture challenges common misconceptions surrounding the boy racer, the ‘problematic’ young (male) motorist and the car modifier. It will be essential reading for an international audience including sociologists and criminologists, particularly those with an interest in youth culture, subcultures, moral panics, car culture, anti-social behaviour, and the governance and policing of the roads.

The SAGE Handbook of Power

The SAGE Handbook of Power
Author: Mark Haugaard
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2009-03-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1412934001

Power is arguably one of the key concepts within the social sciences. The SAGE Handbook of Power is the first touchstone for any student or researcher wishing to initiate themselves in the state of the art. Internationally acclaimed, Stewart R Clegg and Mark Haugaard have joined forces to select a collection of papers written by scholars with global reputations for excellence. These papers bridge different conceptual and theoretical positions and draw on many disciplines, including politics, sociology and cultural studies. The sweep and richness of the resulting handbook will help readers contextualise and grow their understanding of this dynamic and important subject area.

The Girls' Car Handbook

The Girls' Car Handbook
Author: Maria McCarthy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2009-08-20
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1847399800

There are 15 million women drivers in the UK, yet so often they can feel at a disadvantage when it comes to dealing with the male-dominated motor industry. The solution has generally been seen as to call upon a male partner or family member for help. However, many women don't have a car-savvy bloke easily to hand - and would prefer to be more independent anyway. This is where The Girls' Car Handbookcomes in. A vital reference book, it is packed with useful information designed to give women greater confidence when tackling every aspect of motoring from getting a good deal when buying a car, personal safety when driving, handling accidents and breakdowns, tips for greener motoring and much, much more.

Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies

Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies
Author: Lucas Gottzén
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2019-11-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351676288

The Routledge International Handbook of Masculinity Studies provides a contemporary critical and scholarly overview of theorizing and research on masculinities as well as emerging ideas and areas of study that are likely to shape research and understanding of gender and men in the future. The forty-eight chapters of the handbook take an interdisciplinary approach to a range of topics on men and masculinities related to identity, sex, sexuality, culture, aesthetics, technology and pressing social issues. The handbook’s transnational lens acknowledges both the localities and global character of masculinity. A clear message in the book is the need for intersectional theorizing in dialogue with feminist, queer and sexuality studies in making sense of men and masculinities. Written in a clear and direct style, the handbook will appeal to students, teachers and researchers in the social sciences and humanities, as well as professionals, practitioners and activists.

Subway Surfers Official Guidebook: An AFK Book

Subway Surfers Official Guidebook: An AFK Book
Author: Dynamo
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338821768

Learn tips, discover secrets, and meet some truly wild characters from the world of Subway Surfers! Welcome to the world of Subway Surfers, where every day is a fresh new chance to show of your graffiti skills - so long as you don't get caught!The Subway Surfers Official Guidebook will take you from Cairo to Cophenagen, revealing secrets, tips, tricks, and even some truly weird characters along the way.Grab your spraypaint and find yourself a hover-board, you're in for one wild chase!

Hot Wheels: the Ultimate Handbook

Hot Wheels: the Ultimate Handbook
Author: Scholastic, Inc. Staff
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Automobiles
ISBN: 9780545491846

Profiles more than one hundred Hot Wheels cars, including hard-to-find models, in a volume that combines photo-realistic images and simple facts and statistics.

The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook

The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook
Author: Chris Jones
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 808
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780826479884

This third edition of the UK's best-selling filmmaker's bible, builds upon the most successful features of the previous books. Including illustrations, diagrams, and box-outs, this book comes with a DVD, packed with further interviews with filmmakers, as well as theatrical trailers.