Rock and Roll, Social Protest, and Authenticity: Historical, Philosophical, and Cultural Explorations (For the Record: Lexington Studies in Rock and Popular Music) (Hardcover)
This book investigates the relation of rock and roll to social protest music and authenticity. It examines the nature and commercial origins of rock and roll, why rock and roll was frequently considered subversive, and the nature and significance of authenticity to rock and roll as social protest music.
Kurt Torell is associate professor of philosophy at The Pennsylvania State University.