The Cultural Impact of Kanye West book to be released

There’s a new academic book of hip-hop coming, focusing on zeitgeist-riding rapper Kanye West.

The Cultural Impact of Kanye West is a 300 page study by Julius Bailey, costing a hefty $95. It will be published on 6 March, bringing attention to the “moral and social implications of West’s words, images and music in the broader context of Western civilization’s preconceived ideas”.

Read the full synopsis of the book below. That’s the cover sleeve above.

“The ability of popular art to offer societal critiques and challenge received ideas has been recognized throughout history. Through rap and hip hop, composers, singers, and entertainers have recently provided a voice questioning and challenging the sanctioned view of the times. This book offers an in-depth reading of the works and cultural impact of Kanye West. Looking at the moral and social implications of West’s words, images, and music in the broader context of Western civilization’s preconceived ideas, the contributors consider how West both challenges religious and moral norms and propagates them.”

Find out more about the book here.

[via CoS]