A Companion to Popular Culture
Author | : Gary Burns |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 608 |
Release | : 2016-03-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118883334 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118883330 |
Rating | : 4/5 (330 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Companion to Popular Culture written by Gary Burns and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 608 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