
Introducing Cultural Studies
Routledge (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 12. October 2015
Book
Hardback
364 pages
978-1-138-13233-7 (ISBN)
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Description
A rapidly changing world - in part driven by huge transformations in technology and mobility - means we all encounter shifting cultures, and new cultural and social interactions daily. Powerful forces such as consumption and globalization exert an enormous influence on all walks and levels of life across both space and time. Cultural Studies remains at the vanguard of consideration of these issues.
This completely revised second edition of Introducing Cultural Studies gives a systematic overview of the concepts, theories, debates and latest research in the field. Reinforcing the interdisciplinary nature of Cultural Studies, it first considers cultural theory before branching out to examine different dimensions of culture in detail.
Key features:
Collaboratively authored by an interdisciplinary team
Closely cross-referenced between chapters and sections to ensure an integrated presentation of ideas
Figures, diagrams, cartoons and photographs help convey ideas and stimulate
Key Influence, Defining Concepts, and Extract boxes focus in on major thinkers, ideas and works
Examines culture along the dividing lines of class, race and gender
Weblinks and Further Reading sections encourage and support further investigation
Changes for this edition:
Brand new chapter addresses how culture is researched and knowledge in cultural studies is produced
Brand new chapter on the Postmodernisation of Everyday Life
Includes hot topics such as globalization, youth subcultures, `virtual' cultures, body modification, new media, technologically-assisted social networking and many more
This text will be core reading for undergraduates and postgraduates in a variety of disciplines - including Cultural Studies, Communication and Media Studies, English, Geography, Sociology, and Social Studies - looking for a clear and comprehensible introduction to the field.
This completely revised second edition of Introducing Cultural Studies gives a systematic overview of the concepts, theories, debates and latest research in the field. Reinforcing the interdisciplinary nature of Cultural Studies, it first considers cultural theory before branching out to examine different dimensions of culture in detail.
Key features:
Collaboratively authored by an interdisciplinary team
Closely cross-referenced between chapters and sections to ensure an integrated presentation of ideas
Figures, diagrams, cartoons and photographs help convey ideas and stimulate
Key Influence, Defining Concepts, and Extract boxes focus in on major thinkers, ideas and works
Examines culture along the dividing lines of class, race and gender
Weblinks and Further Reading sections encourage and support further investigation
Changes for this edition:
Brand new chapter addresses how culture is researched and knowledge in cultural studies is produced
Brand new chapter on the Postmodernisation of Everyday Life
Includes hot topics such as globalization, youth subcultures, `virtual' cultures, body modification, new media, technologically-assisted social networking and many more
This text will be core reading for undergraduates and postgraduates in a variety of disciplines - including Cultural Studies, Communication and Media Studies, English, Geography, Sociology, and Social Studies - looking for a clear and comprehensible introduction to the field.
More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
1361 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-13233-7 (9781138132337)
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Brian Longhurst | Greg Smith | Gaynor Bagnall
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Elaine Baldwin | Scott McCracken
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Persons
Brian Longhurst, Greg Smith, Gaynor Bagnall, Garry Crawford and Elaine Baldwin are in the School of English, Sociology, Politics and Contemporary History at the University of Salford. Miles Ogborn is in the Department of Geography at Queen Mary, University of London. Scott McCracken is in the School of Humanities, Keele University.
Content
1. Culture and Cultural Studies 2. Culture, Communication and Representation 3. Culture, Power, Globalisation and Inequality 4. Researching Culture 5. Topographies of Culture 6. Politics and Culture 7. The Postmodernisation of Everyday Life: consumption and information technologies 8. Cultured Bodies 9. Subcultures, Postsubcultures and Fans 10. Visual Culture