I'd look at the concept of DIY. Here's one of the seminal texts of DIY culture. Hebdige, Dick (1979), Subculture: The Meaning of Style, London, Metheun. There's plenty more out there, particularly on music so you should be in good hands. Dr Denise N. Rall, Research Assistant, School of Health & Human Sciences Popcaanz Popular Culture Australasia New Zealand June 26-29 Melbourne Australia Presentation: The Bride as Banquet - Costume and the consumption of Desire Denise N. Rall, Mobile +(61)(0)438 233344 Fax +(61)(0)2 6624 5380 ________________________________ From: Tyler Bickford <tb2139@columbia.edu> To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Sent: Saturday, 12 May 2012 2:24 AM Subject: [Air-L] Amateurism? Hi all, As part of a project I'm working on, I'm interested in finding literature on amateurism and the internet, especially involving entertainment, music performance, and youtube/video sharing (the sweet spot would center on Justin Bieber, Ellen, Rebecca Black, etc), but I'm certainly open to broader perspectives. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks much, Tyler ________ Tyler Bickford, PhD Core Lecturer Columbia University tb2139@columbia.edu 845-418-4049 http://www.tylerbickford.com _______________________________________________ The Air-L@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/