Higgins, Dalton.

Hip hop world / Dalton Higgins. - Berkeley, CA : Groundwood Books, c2009. - 144 p. ; 18 cm. - Groundwork guides. . - Groundwork guides. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The audacity of hip hop -- The old school and the elements -- What's race got to do with it? -- Hip hop's economic stimulus plan -- Hip hop herstory and pride rap -- Rap's social conscience -- The globalization of hip hop -- Black to the future -- International hip hop timeline.

Examines the development and characteristics of hip-hop, describing its inspiration from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica, as well as its racial, multicultural, and multilingual influences.

ISBN: 9780888999108 0888999100 9780888999115 (pbk.) 0888999119 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2009529162

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rap (Music)--History and criticism.
Hip-hop.

LC Class. No.: ML3531 / .H52 2009 ML3531 / .H52 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 306.4/84249