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This set covers all aspects of international hip hop as expressed through music, art, fashion, dance, and political activity.* Includes contributors from a range of fields, including musicology, theater, and anthropology, giving readers a broad perspective on the genre* Covers hip hop in virtually every country, including countries with severely restricted hip hop activity * Contains comprehensive lists of record labels, films, editor-recommended videos, and more* Shows the influence hip hop has on many aspects of life, such as politics, fashion, dance, and art