Book Review: We’re Not Here to Entertain: Punk Rock, Ronald Reagan, and the Real Culture War of 1980s America by Kevin Mattson

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When compared to my music collection, I’ve read surprisingly few books on punk. Five, to be exact—including the one under discussion. And yet, a brief flick through the first few pages makes one thing clear: this is the book I’ve always wanted. Kevin Mattson’s We’re Not Here to Entertain: Punk Rock, Ronald Reagan, and the Real [...]