Making Sense of Cultural Studies : Central Problems and Critical Debates.
Title:
Making Sense of Cultural Studies : Central Problems and Critical Debates.
Author:
Barker, Chris.
ISBN:
9781848605480
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (255 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Contents -- Chapter 1 - Investigating Problems in Cultural Studies -- Chapter 2 - Language, Practice and the Material -- Chapter 3 - Truth, Science and Ideology -- Chapter 4 - Culture as a Way of Life -- Chapter 5 - Subjects, Agents and the Limits of Rational Action -- Chapter 6 - Identity, Equality and Difference: The politics of gender -- Chapter 7 - Global Culture/Media Culture -- Chapter 8 - Transforming Capitalism -- Chapter 9 - Kaleidoscopic Cultural Studies: Issues of Politics and Method -- Chapter 10 - Evolution and Emotion: New Resources for Cultural Studies -- Keywords in Cultural Studies -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
Barker focuses on the significance and future of cultural studies. He analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the field, providing both an authoritative diagnosis of the subject and a balanced prognosis, investigates the boundaries of cultural studies and elucidates the main themes of study.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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