041719 Dr. Michael Ramirez
Destined for Greatness: Professor Studies Adulthood, Passion in Indie Rock Band Members
Think about a far-fetched career dream. When was it first imagined? Who follows their passion and why? Who doesn’t give up? These very questions are what Dr. Michael Ramirez, Associate Professor of Sociology, explores in his recently published book, “Destined for Greatness: Passions, Dreams, and Aspirations in a College Music Town.” Based on 13 years of study, “Destined for Greatness” chronicles the experiences of 48 different musicians in Athens, Georgia, a college music town near Atlanta known for indie rock bands, as they navigate the conflict between traditional adulthood and modern musical passion.
Read MoreThink about a far-fetched career dream. When was it first imagined? Who follows their passion and why? Who doesn’t give up? These very questions are what Dr. Michael Ramirez, Associate Professor of Sociology, explores in his recently published book, “Destined for Greatness: Passions, Dreams, and Aspirations in a College Music Town.” Based on 13 years of study, “Destined for Greatness” chronicles the experiences of 48 different musicians in Athens, Georgia, a college music town near Atlanta known for indie rock bands, as they navigate the conflict between traditional adulthood and modern musical passion.
