U2 and Philosophy: How to Decipher an Atomic Band

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title U2 and Philosophy: How to Decipher an Atomic Band
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Mark A. Wrathall
SeriesPopular Culture and Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreRock and Pop
History of Western philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780812695991
ClassificationsDewey:192
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
Publication Date 21 December 2006
Publication Country United States

Description

U2 has been one of the biggest acts in rock music for over two decades. During that time, they've produced over a dozen platinum and multi-platinum records and won 15 Grammy Awards.They have received critical acclaim for the thoughtfulness of their lyrics and the artistry of their music. At the same time, Bono, the lead singer of U2, has committed himself to a variety of political and social causes. U2 and Philosophy will allow readers to discover philosophy through the eyes of U2, and rediscover U2 through the eyes of philosophers.