Kevin Dettmar

"This is an irresistible book that will spark a thousand arguments--and that's just on the day it's published. I'm already making my list. I haven't had so much fun with a work of criticism in years."-- Greil Marcus, author of The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs Fifty years ago punk crashed on the scene, redefining music and popular culture. In celebration of that historic event comes this cultural history exploring fifty iconic alternative songs and unforgettable moments that destroyed and redefined rock 'n' roll. Once upon a time--November 26, 1976, to be precise--a band named the Sex Pistols kicked their way into cultural consciousness with "Anarchy in the U. K." It was the public launch of punk rock, raucous music with a snarling in-your-face attitude, aggressive style, and a riotous political sensibility that came, saw, and conquered. Fifty years later, the question remains: What the hell was that? Punk in Fifty Pieces retells the story of punk's cultural earthquake. Kevin Dettmar traces the evolution of this rock 'n' roll revolution, revealing how classic early punk (The Ramones, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop) gave birth to both post-punk (Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Gang of Four) and New Wave (Talking Heads, Blondie, Devo). Standing beside classic works such as Please Kill Me, Lipstick Traces, Rip It Up and Start Again, and England's Dreaming, Punk in Fifty Pieces paints a vivid portrait of an era, a sound, and the artists and attitude that made it unforgettable. It's the perfect introduction for a new generation of rebels without a cause and a master playlist for die-hards who may no longer be slam-dancing in the mosh pit but have never forgotten the music. Punk in Fifty Pieces includes chapters featuring: The Sex Pistols, "Anarchy in the U. K." Elvis Costello, "Alison" X-Ray Spex, "Oh Bondage Up Yours " Talking Heads, "Psycho Killer" The Police, "Roxanne" The Clash, "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" Public Image Ltd, "Public Image" The Cure, "Boys Don't Cry" The B-52s, "Rock Lobster" The Go-Go's, "We Got the Beat" The Pretenders, "Precious" The Psychedelic Furs, "Pretty in Pink"

A practical, accessible handbook for chairing a department. Over the course of a typical academic career, most faculty will serve at least one term as chair of a department. It's a leadership and service role that's at the very heart of faculty satisfaction and student success, yet few receive any training on how to do the job. How to Chair a Department is a practical, accessible handbook for new and prospective chairs, providing both principles and practices for effective departmental leadership. Based on his dozen years of chairing departments, Kevin Dettmar provides invaluable advice on:• hiring tenure-track and visiting faculty• mentoring faculty colleagues at every stage of their careers• working with staff and other departmental administrators• managing department resources and budgets• meeting the needs of students• dealing with stress and conflict• connecting the department to the larger university or college as a whole• overseeing the department's curricula• maintaining a scholarly or creative profile• preparing for career moves after chairing a departmentHow to Chair a Department demystifies this important faculty position and argues that the role of chair, though sometimes seen as a burden, can prove to be a genuine opportunity for personal and professional growth.

The Longman Anthology of British Literature is the most comprehensive and thoughtfully arranged text in the field, offering a rich selection of compelling British authors through the ages. With its first edition, The Longman Anthology of British Literature created a new paradigm for anthologies. Responding to major shifts in literary studies over the past thirty years, it was the first collection to pay sustained attention to the contexts within which literature is produced, even as it broadened the scope of that literature to embrace the full cultural diversity of the British Isles. Within its pages, canonical authors mingle with newly visible writers; English accents are heard next to Anglo-Norman, Welsh, Gaelic, and Scottish ones; female and male voices are set in dialogue; literature from the British Isles is integrated with post-colonial writing; and major works are illumined by clusters of shorter texts that bring literary, social, and historical issues vividly to life. The Fifth Edition builds on the pioneering features of the previous four editions, expanding the strong core of frequently taught works while continuing to lead the way in responding to the shifting interests of the discipline.

THINK ROCK is the first Music title in the THINK series. It is designed for an introduction to rock music course for the non-music major at an economical price. Taking a chronological approach, it offers a basic introduction to the key eras, performers, and songs that shaped rock music. THINK ROCK is a full history, beginning with pre-rock styles and covering all styles right up to today’s latest sounds. In addition to the music itself, THINK ROCK addresses the rich cultural history of the rock era, and how social/cultural events shaped rock and were shaped by it. The book is richly illustrated with period photographs and reproductions of album covers and concert posters. An open access companion website is available with THINK ROCK at www.thethinkspot.com.

Responding to major shifts in literary studies over the past thirty years, The Longman Anthology of British LIterature was the first collection to pay sustained attention to the contexts within which literature is produced, even as it broadened the scope of that literature to embrace the full cultural diversity of the British Isles. Within its pages, canonical authors mingle with newly visible writers; English accents are heard next to Anglo-Norman, Welsh, Gaelic, and Scottish ones; female and male voices are set in dialogue; literature from the British Isles is integrated with post-colonial writing; and major works are illumined by clusters of shorter texts that bring literary, social, and historical issues vividly to life. Volume 2B focuses on the literature of the Victorian Age.