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Weintein, Deena. Postmodernized Simmel. London; New York: Routledge, 1993. Print Working on multiple levels of analysis the authors present a reading of Simmel which shows how his writing can have a role in postmodernist discourses. The Book shows how readers might postmodernize themselves. It is the first sustained attempt to show the signifigance of Simmel"s writings for postmodernism and it challenges prevailing view that simmel sociological impressionist. It provides fresh ideas on postmodernity and a remarkable new interpretation of one of the major figures in the developement of sociology.

An older article that could apply to varying investigations into the punk movement.

This article might be useful for those seeking to do a study of the evolution of punk. From the OhioLINK abstract: This article examines how older fans of punk rock articulate their continuing attachment to the music and its associated visual style.While sociological research on popular music audiences is well established, little attention has been paid to the articulation and management of fan practices of individuals beyond the age of 30. Based on ethnographic interviews conducted with older punk fans in East Kent, England, the article begins to redress this oversight in studies of popular music audiences.This involves an assessment of both the way in which articulations of punk style transgress with age from the visual to the biographical and how older punks develop particular discursive practices as a means of legitimating their place within a scene dominated by younger punk fans.

This article makes connections between futurism and politics at the turn of the last century, particularly fascism.

Force, William Ryan. "Consumption Styles and the Fluid Complexity of Punk Authenticity." Symbolic Interaction 32.4 (2009): 289-309. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 26 Oct. 2010. The article presents a study which explores on the authenticity practices of a local punk scene, and demonstrates how punk authenticity is constructed and maintained in everyday living. It discusses the role of presenting consumption styles as a set of authenticity practices with three identified consumption styles which include the open talk and interaction that publicized the possession of punk goods, the apparent stylized presentation of punk appearance in references to what seemed to look, and the repeated display of knowledge about punk subculture. It mentions that the study has observed the punk scene at sites in southeastern city with establishments that host punk performances, and with art shows and parties that are attended by punk community. (From the EBSCO abstract.)