{"title":"PhD Elizabeth Sandifer","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhD Elizabeth Sandifer offers insightful explorations into the intersections of music and culture, blending scholarly analysis with passionate storytelling. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThey Might Be Giants' Flood\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the artistry and impact of influential musicians, providing readers with a deeper appreciation of contemporary and alternative music scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the Arts \u0026amp; Culture sphere, Sandifer’s writing combines academic rigour with accessible prose, making complex cultural phenomena engaging and relatable. Her books invite readers to discover the significance of music beyond the notes, shedding light on its role in society and personal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"they-might-be-giants-flood-by-phd-s-alexander-reed-9781623569150","title":"They Might Be Giants' Flood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a few decades now, They Might Be Giants’ album \u003ci\u003eFlood\u003c\/i\u003e has been a beacon (or at least a nightlight) for people who might rather read than rock out, who care more about science fiction than Slayer, who are more often called clever than cool. Neither the band’s hip origins in the Lower East Side scene nor \u003ci\u003eFlood\u003c\/i\u003e’s platinum certification can cover up the record's singular importance at the geek fringes of culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlood\u003c\/i\u003e’s significance to this audience helps us understand a certain way of being: it shows that geek identity doesn’t depend on references to Hobbits or Spock ears, but can instead be a set of creative and interpretive practices marked by playful excess—a flood of ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album also clarifies an historical moment. The brainy sort of kids who listened to They Might Be Giants saw their own cultural options grow explosively during the late 1980s and early 1990s amid the early tech boom and America’s advancing leftist social tides. Whether or not it was the band's intention, \u003ci\u003eFlood\u003c\/i\u003e’s jubilant proclamation of an identity unconcerned with coolness found an ideal audience at an ideal turning point. This book tells the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455832211692,"sku":"9781623569150","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61GDNAJPOYL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774800627"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/phd-elizabeth-sandifer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}