Hogs, Blogs, Leathers and Lattes: The Sociology of Modern American Motorcycling
Author:   William E. Thompson
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9780786468591


Pages:   219
Publication Date:   18 September 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Hogs, Blogs, Leathers and Lattes: The Sociology of Modern American Motorcycling


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Author:   William E. Thompson
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.308kg
ISBN:  

9780786468591


ISBN 10:   0786468599
Pages:   219
Publication Date:   18 September 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface Introduction  1. Bikers and Motorcyclists  2. Studying Motorcyclists  3. Biker and Motorcyclist Values, Old and New  4. Motorcyclists and the “Brotherhood of Bikers”  5. Women and the Motorcycling “Sisterhood”  6. Motorcycle Shows, Rallies and “The Pilgrimage”  7. Motorcycles, Motorcyclists and Motion Pictures  8. Bikers and Motorcyclists on Television  9. Motorcyclists, the Internet and Other Technologies 10. Why Motorcyclists Ride: Motorcycling and Life on the Edge Glossary Appendix: Motorcycle Subculture Interview Questions Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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"""Thompson provides a fairly rich description of the motorcycling life. Recommended""--Choice; ""Thompson's data are informative and his anecdotal observations and quotations are fascinating and entertaining""--iZoom.com."


Thompson provides a fairly rich description of the motorcycling life. Recommended --Choice; Thompson's data are informative and his anecdotal observations and quotations are fascinating and entertaining --iZoom.com.


Thompson provides a fairly rich description of the motorcycling life. Recommended --<i>Choice</i>; Thompson's data are informative and his anecdotal observations and quotations are fascinating and entertaining --<i>iZoom.com</i>.


“Thompson provides a fairly rich description of the motorcycling life. Recommended”—Choice; “Thompson’s data are informative and his anecdotal observations and quotations are fascinating and entertaining”—iZoom.com.


Author Information

William E. Thompson is professor emeritus of sociology and criminal justice at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.

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