Hip, Bohemian, and Counterculture
History and Legacies from 1830 to the Present
Hip, Bohemian, and Counterculture
History and Legacies from 1830 to the Present
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Description
From hipsters to beatniks and punks to bohemians, discover the history and legacy of countercultures throughout the world.
Examining various underground movements and subcultures from 1830 to the present day, this book shows how out of these often marginalized pockets of bohemianism came works now accepted as among the great creative achievements of the past two centuries. Organized into sections exploring what countercultures are, key individuals belonging to countercultures, and when and where major subculture movements took place, introductory essays augment encyclopedic entries on all things hip, bohemian, and counterculture. Further aiding learning and quick reference are a detailed chronology, a glossary of hip terms and lingo, and suggestions of further readings. Of use to students, researchers, and anyone interested in countercultures, this book sheds lights on the legacy of such subcultures, key participants, and when and where they took place and sparks curious readers to then dig deeper into these subcultures in future research and readings.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction: What Is Hip?
HISTORY
Chapter One: The Birth of Hip, Bohemia, and Counterculture in Europe, 1830–1930
Chapter Two: Bohemia Crosses the Ocean: Walt Whitman and America's First Homegrown Bohemian Scenes in New York, 1850–1930
Chapter Three: Vagabondia, Licentia, Philistia: Bohemia Spreads to the West, 1860–1960
Chapter Four: The Urban “Village” as Bohemia's Natural Habitat, 1830 to the Present
Chapter Five: Flowers in Your Hair: The Siren Song of California, 1960–1970
Chapter Six: Beatniks to Hippies to Punks: Coming to Terms with Labels
Chapter Seven: After the Gob-Rush: DIY and the Gunk Punk Undergut, 1970–2000
REFERENCE
A to Z Entries
Chronology
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Author
Index
Product details
| Published | May 14 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 9798765133873 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 17 bw illus |
| Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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