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Title: The best introduction to activist punk!
Review: In "The Philosophy of Punk: More Than Noise", radical punk Craig O'Hara explains the politics, both revolutionary and reactionary, behind the punk subculture, giving special emphasis to its roots in anarchist community and activism. Throughout this text, O'Hara explores the diverse concerns of political punks, like: queer liberation, feminism, peace, anti-fascism, ecology and animal rights. Especially fun are the numerous photos and illustrations that grace each page, giving the reader a richer perspective on the history, politics and aesthetics of the punk rock movement. On a less cheerful note, O'Hara also delves into the ways punk rock has been co-opted by corporate record labels and perverted by certain (marginal) hate groups. For readers interested in music theory, youth subcultures and progressive politics, this is yet again another fun, educational and informative book from AK Press: a perfect combination of Pansy Division, Conflict and Emma Goldman!
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