The Rebels: A Brotherhood of Outlaw Bikers

by Daniel Wolf

Overview

The image of the outlaw biker is widely recognize in North American society. The reality is only known to insiders. To study the phenomenon of outlaw biker clubs, anthropologist Daniel Wolf bridged the gap between image and reality by becoming an insider.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442659575
Publisher:	University of Toronto Press
Publication date:	12/15/2000
Series:	Heritage
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	372
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Daniel R. Wolf teaches anthropology at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Editorial Reviews

To study the phenomenon of outlaw biker clubs ethnographically, Wolf joined an outlaw biker club, the Rebels, and spent three years riding and fighting alongside them. From his odyssey comes this account of the psychological, social, and political dynamics that underlie the survival of the outlaw biker subculture. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

‘The greatest strength of Wolf’s work is the insight it gives into the mind-set of bikers. He makes one understand the importance that gang members attach to activities such as initiations, runs, and club meetings. He vividly portrays the pain and hardship that bikers endure to hold membership in a select and cohesive outlaw club...The book is outstanding because of the author’s authenticity in two areas: He is a bona fide anthropologist and also a real biker. He knows both subcultures from the inside.’—Columbus B. Hopper, Journal of Contemporary Ethnography

From the Publisher

‘The greatest strength of Wolf’s work is the insight it gives into the mind-set of bikers. He makes one understand the importance that gang members attach to activities such as initiations, runs, and club meetings. He vividly portrays the pain and hardship that bikers endure to hold membership in a select and cohesive outlaw club...The book is outstanding because of the author’s authenticity in two areas: He is a bona fide anthropologist and also a real biker. He knows both subcultures from the inside.’

Journal of Contemporary Ethnography - Columbus B. Hopper