Studying culture : a practical introduction

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Title:

Studying culture : a practical introduction

Author:

Giles, Judy.

ISBN:

9781405155922

Personal Author:

Giles, Judy.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., c2008.

Physical Description:

xiii, 310 p.

General Note:

Previous ed.: 1999.

Subject Term:

Culture.

Culture -- Study and teaching.

Added Author:

Middleton, Tim, 1962-

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007032637-d.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007032637-t.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007032637-b.html

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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

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