Cultural studies : theory and practice / Chris Barker, Emma A. Jane.
"Here is everything students need to know, with all the key concepts, theories and thinkers in one comprehensive, authoritative yet accessible resource. Teaching students the foundations of cultural studies - from ideology, representation and discourse to audiences, subcultures and cultural pol...
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| Main Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles :
SAGE,
2016.
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| Edition: | 5th edition. |
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| Summary: | "Here is everything students need to know, with all the key concepts, theories and thinkers in one comprehensive, authoritative yet accessible resource. Teaching students the foundations of cultural studies - from ideology, representation and discourse to audiences, subcultures and cultural policy - this revised edition: Fully explores the ubiquity of digital media culture, helping readers analyse issues surrounding social media, surveillance, cyber-activism and more ; Introduces students to all the key thinkers they’ll encounter, from Stuart Hall and Michel Foucault to Judith Butler and Donna Haraway ; Balances the classics with cutting edge theory, including case studies on e-commerce, the self-help industry, the transgender debate, and representations of race ; Embraces popular culture in all of its diversity, from drag kings and gaming, to anime fandom and remix cultures ; Is re-written throughout with a new co-author, making it a more enjoyable read than ever. Unmatched in coverage and used world-wide, this is the essential companion for all students of cultural studies, culture and society, media and cultural theory, popular culture and cultural sociology."--Publisher's website. |
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| Item Description: | Includes glossary. |
| Physical Description: | xxxii, 722 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour photographs ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1473919452 9781473919457 1473919444 9781473919440 |