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Induction of the book “Punk Goes Science” in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Museum’s Library


The book “Punk Goes Science: The Academic Punk Bibliography” will be available for reading at the official library of the world famous institute: The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Museum!

According to Wikipedia, the Rock Hall has hosted more than 8.5 million visitors and had a cumulative economic impact to Cleveland estimated at more than $1.8 billion. The Museum and its activities are responsible for creating more than 950 jobs with an economic impact of more than $100 million annually. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s Library and Archives is the world’s most comprehensive repository of materials related to the history of rock and roll. The Library and Archives is located in a new building on the Metro Campus of Cuyahoga Community College in downtown Cleveland. The collections contain important individual items, such as personal letters penned by Aretha Franklin and Madonna; handwritten working lyrics by Jimi Hendrix and LL Cool J; papers from music journalists such as Sue Cassidy Clark and rare concert recordings from CBGB in the 1970s.
This is the acknowledgement letter  from the director of the library, Mr. Andy Leach:
Punk Goes Science: The Academic Punk Bibliography

Abstract: This is a bibliography of academic publications that explore the Punk in terms of music and subculture. The book covers the scientific use of Punk in sectors such as Economics, Medicine, Business, Psychology, Art, Sociology. This book is a guide for scholars, students or researchers that want to write about Punk. Instead of wasting hours on the internet, you can use this book as a guide for your literature review.
Paperback: 122 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 27, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1505752345
ISBN-13: 978-1505752342
Product Dimensions:  6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces