Download or read book A Companion to Popular Culture written by Gary Burns and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Companion to Popular Culture is a landmark survey of contemporary research in popular culture studies that offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field.-Includes over two dozen essays covering the spectrum of popular culture studies from food to folklore and from TV to technology -Features contributions from established and up-and-coming scholars from a range of disciplines -Offers a detailed history of the study of popular culture -Balances new perspectives on the politics of culture with in-depth analysis of topics at the forefront of popular culture studies.