The Rolling Stones: Sociological Perspectives, edited by Helmut Staubmann, draws from a broad spectrum of sociological perspectives to contribute both to the understanding of the phenomenon Rolling Stones and to an in-depth analysis of contemporary society and culture that takes The Stones a starting point. Contributors approach The Rolling Stones from a range of social science perspectives including cultural studies, communication and film studies, gender studies, and the sociology of popular music. The essays in this volume focus on the question of how the worldwide success of The Rolling Stones over the course of more than half a century reflects society and the transformation of popular culture.

Contributions by: Andrea Baker, Matteo Bortolini, Andrea Cossu, Marlie Centawer, Daniel M. Downes, June Madeley, Jason T. Eastman, Barry J. Faulk, Andre Millard, Michael Skladany, Peter Smith