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This book offers a unique insight and analysis of the cultures, spaces and experiences of clubbing. Divided into three sections: Beginnings, The Night Out and Reflections, Clubbing includes first-hand accounts of clubbing experiences, framing these accounts within the relevant research and a review of clubbing in late-1990s Britain. Malbon particularly focuses on: * the unwritten codes of social interaction among clubbers * issues of gender and sexuality * the effects of music and the role of ecstacy * clubbing as a playful act and a form of resistance * personal interpretations of clubbing experiences Offering an informative and intimate insight into the world of clubbing and the experiences of clubbers, this book presents a clear framework for study in this field.Malbon, Ben is the author of 'Clubbing Dancing, Ecstasy and Vitality' with ISBN 9780415202138 and ISBN 0415202132.
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