Studying Culture: A practical Introduction - Couverture souple

Giles, Judy; Middleton, Tim

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1405155922 ISBN 13 : 9781405155922

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Synopsis

Studying Culture Fully revised and updated, this second edition is an ideal introduction for those who are new to the study of culture. Featuring global case studies, selections of readings, exercises, and commentary throughout, it spans the subject from issues of identity through to technological trends. Full description

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

This accessible introduction to the study of culture is written specifically for those who are new to the subject. The book includes numerous student–friendly features throughout, encouraging the reader to think analytically about culture and how it can be interpreted. Fully revised and updated, the second edition: Explores key issues and theories on identities, representation, histories, places, and spaces, discussing the various interpretations of culture and cultural studies Incorporates new work on the study of space, place, identity, gender, and cultural history, as well as new sections on cultural studies theories and methodology in each chapter Introduces more complex issues including high and popular culture, subjectivities, consumption, and new technologies, and a fully updated section on new and enduring trends in technology and culture Features useful exercises and activities, selections of readings, author commentaries, and a full set of new case studies with a global emphasis. Cover image by Shelley Clarkson, Installation Artist www.shelleyclarkson.co.uk Cover design by For information, news, and content about Blackwell books and journals in communication please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/communication

Présentation de l'éditeur

Fully revised and updated, this second edition is an ideal introduction for those who are new to the study of culture. Featuring global case studies, selections of readings, exercises, and commentary throughout, it spans the subject from issues of identity through to technological trends. Explores key issues and theories on identities, representation, histories, places, and spaces, discussing the various interpretations of culture and cultural studies Incorporates new work on the study of space, place, identity, gender, and cultural history, as well as new sections on cultural studies theories and methodology in each chapter Introduces more complex issues including high and popular culture, subjectivities, consumption, and new technologies, and a fully updated section on new and enduring trends in technology and culture

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1405155922
• ISBN 13: 9781405155922
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 330
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible