Culture and Identity
2nd Edition
Published on 29. August 2012
280 pages
978-1-350-31424-5 (ISBN)
Description
An understanding of culture and identity is essential for new sociologists. This student-focused text explains the themes and theories behind these core ideas. With up-to-date discussion of 'chavs', masculinity and social networking, skills-based activities and practice exam questions, this is invaluable reading for anyone new to this topic.
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-350-31424-5 (9781350314245)
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Persons
WARREN KIDD is a senior lecturer in the School of Education at the University of East London, UK. He is an experienced lecturer is Sociology at undergraduate level and has also taught A Level Sociology.
ALISON TEAGLE is head of Sociology and Psychology at St. Paul's Catholic College, West Sussex, UK. She is an experienced teacher of A Level Sociology.
ALISON TEAGLE is head of Sociology and Psychology at St. Paul's Catholic College, West Sussex, UK. She is an experienced teacher of A Level Sociology.
Content
Introduction
Key Issues in the Study of Culture and Identity
Classical Views on Culture and Identity
The Development of 'Action' Sociology and Interactionists
Socialisation, Self Identity and the Life Course
How much 'Agency' do Individuals have in Culture?
Modern and Postmodern Culture and Identity
Mass Culture and Popular Culture
Youth Culture and Sub-Culture
Semiology, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism
Class and Consumption
Sex and Gender - Femininity and Masculinity
Ethnicity and Identity
Community, Nation and Globalization.
Key Issues in the Study of Culture and Identity
Classical Views on Culture and Identity
The Development of 'Action' Sociology and Interactionists
Socialisation, Self Identity and the Life Course
How much 'Agency' do Individuals have in Culture?
Modern and Postmodern Culture and Identity
Mass Culture and Popular Culture
Youth Culture and Sub-Culture
Semiology, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism
Class and Consumption
Sex and Gender - Femininity and Masculinity
Ethnicity and Identity
Community, Nation and Globalization.
