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Cashmore's controversial examination exposes how black culture has been transformed into a commodity, predominantly controlled by white-owned corporations. Through detailed analyses of Motown's marketing strategies, Michael Jackson's commercial trajectory, and the Artist Formerly Known as Prince's industry positioning, this study reveals the mechanisms of cultural commodification. Cashmore argues that elevating the significance of this commercialised black culture may paradoxically undermine efforts toward genuine racial justice. Published by Routledge, this work combines cultural criticism with historical perspective, offering readers critical insight into the intersection of commerce, race, and entertainment. Essential for students of social history, urban studies, and cultural theory seeking to understand how cultural movements become marketable products and the implications for communities whose artistic traditions are repackaged and resold.

Key Features

Cashmore's detailed case studies examine Motown, Michael Jackson, and Prince to illustrate patterns of black cultural commodification.

The Black Culture Industry challenges readers to reconsider how commercial success of black artists may obscure broader struggles for racial equity.

Published by Routledge, this text combines rigorous cultural analysis with historical documentation suitable for academic study.

Addresses the role of white-owned corporations in marketing and profiting from black artistic innovation and cultural expression.

Critical resource for understanding the relationship between entertainment commodification and social justice movements.

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Release Date
26 June 1997
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