Beer and Racism
How Beer Became White, Why It Matters, and the Movements to Change It
David L. Brunsma
(Author)
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Description
Beer in the United States has always been bound up with race, racism, and the construction of white institutions and identities. This unique book carves a much-needed critical and interdisciplinary path to examine and understand the racial dynamics in the craft beer industry and the popular consumption of beer.
Product Details
| Publisher | Bristol University Press |
| Publish Date | October 14, 2020 |
| Pages | 228 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781529201758 |
| Dimensions | 9.2 X 6.1 X 0.6 inches | 1.1 pounds |
About the Author
Nathaniel G. Chapman is Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Behavioural Sciences at Arkansas Tech University.
David L. Brunsma is Professor of Sociology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Reviews
"Beer and Racism is a book for those interested in beer and the brewing industry, the history of both, and perhaps the future of both." Journal of the Brewery History Society
"Chapman and Brunsma give us an incredible, and perhaps for many, an unlikely foray into white supremacy. It is a must read for anyone interested in racism and culture." Sociological Inquiry
"This book is a data rich and evidence based analysis of how beer, a seemingly innocuous cultural product, can carry deep racial meanings, and foster social change." Erik T. Withers, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
"This book is a must-read for anyone with a real interest in the craft beer industry. Readers will get unexpected societal lessons as well as great insights into the craft beer world from an often unrecognized perspective." Better on Draft
"This is a crucial addition to an emerging literature. Chapman and Brunsma explore the cultural connection of race and beer in all its aspects--from the racial history of commercial brewing to the white culture of homebrew clubs." Joseph Gerteis, University of Minnesota
"Chapman and Brunsma offer an incredibly expansive structural and historical critique and exposé of how processes of racialization, racial segregation, and racial inequalities organize the craft beer industry... a formidable contribution to this fledging area of study." Ethnic and Racial Studies
"Chapman and Brunsma give us an incredible, and perhaps for many, an unlikely foray into white supremacy. It is a must read for anyone interested in racism and culture." Sociological Inquiry
"This book is a data rich and evidence based analysis of how beer, a seemingly innocuous cultural product, can carry deep racial meanings, and foster social change." Erik T. Withers, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
"This book is a must-read for anyone with a real interest in the craft beer industry. Readers will get unexpected societal lessons as well as great insights into the craft beer world from an often unrecognized perspective." Better on Draft
"This is a crucial addition to an emerging literature. Chapman and Brunsma explore the cultural connection of race and beer in all its aspects--from the racial history of commercial brewing to the white culture of homebrew clubs." Joseph Gerteis, University of Minnesota
"Chapman and Brunsma offer an incredibly expansive structural and historical critique and exposé of how processes of racialization, racial segregation, and racial inequalities organize the craft beer industry... a formidable contribution to this fledging area of study." Ethnic and Racial Studies
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