Balancing acts : youth culture in the global city / Natasha Kumar Warikoo.
| Author/creator | Warikoo, Natasha Kumar, 1973- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xviii, 224 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Understanding cultural incorporation -- Music and style: Americanization or globalization? -- Racial authenticity, "acting black," and cultural consumption -- Two types of racial discrimination: adult exclusion and peer bullying -- Positive attitudes and (some) negative behaviors -- Balancing acts: peer status and academic orientations -- Ethnic and racial boundaries -- Explaining youth cultures, improving academic achievement. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010013984 |
| ISBN | 9780520262102 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520262107 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780520262119 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0520262115 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HQ796 .W267 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |