Kanye West the subject of new textbook

Kanye West has made history. Not only has he had an impact on music but some would even go as far as saying he is a cultural icon worthy of textbook recognition.

Writer Julius Bailey has put together a book about Yeezy titled "The Cultural Impact of Kanye West." The 300-plus page book highlights the socio-political, economic and artistic impacts of West's music.

The book is slated to be released on March 6, 2014.

The book's synopsis is as follows:

"The ability of popular art to offer societal critiques and challenge received ideas has been recognized throughout history. Through rap and hip hop, composers, singers, and entertainers have recently provided a voice questioning and challenging the sanctioned view of the times. This book offers an in-depth reading of the works and cultural impact of Kanye West. Looking at the moral and social implications of West's words, images, and music in the broader context of Western civilization's preconceived ideas, the contributors consider how West both challenges religious and moral norms and propagates them."

The book includes interestingly titled chapters including Kanye Omari West: Visions of Modernity, When Apollo and Dionysus Clash: A Nietzschean Perspective on the Work of Kanye West, and of course Confidently (Non)cognizant of Neoliberalism: Kanye West and the Interruption of Taylor Swift.

Sounds like a good read!

Bailey is also the author/editor of the 2011 book, "Jay Z: Essays on Hip-Hop's Philosopher King."

What do you think of a book on Kanye West? Will you be reading?