A Glossary Of Cultural Theory

Author : Peter Brooker
Publisher : Hodder Education Publishers
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Anglais (Langue) - Glossaires, vocabulaires, etc
ISBN : 0340691468

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Cultural Theory by Peter Brooker Pdf

This is a guide to the changing meanings and issues in Cultural Studies and the broader study of culture. Over 300 extensive entries on key terms present cultural theory as an active and continuing set of debates, which challenge received attitudes and seek to redefine current issues in a productive way. These living theories inform our thinking in a range of academic areas, and the key theoretical issues travel across many different disciplines. There is no prescribed single route into the glossary but many possible pathways and networks; the entries refer readers to related concepts, and to studies beyond the covers of this text. Fields covered include Feminism, Marxism, Psychoanalysis, Structuralism, Poststructuralism, Discourse, Postmodernism, Postcolonialism, Literary Criticism, and Aesthetic Theory, Film, Media and Popular Culture, Sociology of Culture, Information Theory.

Author : Peter Brooker
Publisher : Hodder Arnold
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0340807008

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A Glossary of Cultural Theory by Peter Brooker Pdf

This title aims to provides the researcher and the student with guidance through the changing debates in cultural studies and related disciplines. In a field where meanings are frequently complex and ambiguous, this resource is for anyone wishing to keep up-to-date with the changing agenda in cultural studies.

Author : Peter Brooker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Culture
ISBN : OCLC:731730724

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A Concise Glossary of Cultural Theory by Peter Brooker Pdf

Author : Peter Brooker
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317354772

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A Glossary of Literary and Cultural Theory by Peter Brooker Pdf

The Glossary of Literary and Cultural Theory provides researchers and students with an up-to-date guide through the vibrant and changing debates in Literary and Cultural Studies. In a field where meanings are frequently complex and ambiguous, this text is remarkable for its clarity and usefulness. This third edition includes 17 entirely new entries and updates to more than a dozen others which address key concepts and contemporary positions in both literary and cultural theory. New entries include: • Actor Network Theory • Anthropocene • Ecocriticism • Digital Humanities • Postcapitalism • World Literature

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1140785001

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A Concise Glossary of Cultural Theory by Anonim Pdf

Author : Imre Szeman,Timothy Kaposy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781405180825

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Cultural Theory by Imre Szeman,Timothy Kaposy Pdf

Cultural Theory: An Anthology is a collection of the essential readings that have shaped and defined the field of contemporary cultural theory Features a historically diverse and methodologically concise collection of readings including rare essays such as Pierre Bourdieu’s “Forms of Capital” (1986), Gilles Deleuze “Postscript on Societies of Control” (1992), and Fredric Jameson’s “Reification and Utopia in Mass Culture” (1979) Offers a radical new approach to teaching and studying cultural theory with material arranged around the central areas of inquiry in contemporary cultural study —the status and significance of culture itself, power, ideology, temporality, space and scale, and subjectivity Section introductions, designed to assist the student reader, provide an overview of each piece, explaining the context in which it was written and offering a brief intellectual biography of the author A large annotated bibliography of primary and secondary works for each author and topic promotes further research and discussion Features a useful glossary of critical terms

Author : Peter Brooker
Publisher : Hodder Arnold
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0340691476

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A Concise Glossary of Cultural Theory by Peter Brooker Pdf

This glossary of key terms is a guide to changing meanings and issues in cultural studies and the broader study of culture. The entries present cultural theory as an active and continuing set of debates which challenge the received attitudes and redefine thinking. Cultural theory ranges across a number of academic disciplines and subject areas. There is hence no prescribed route through the glossary but a network of possibilities connecting readers with a wide terrain of on-going theory and discussion. Topics covered include: feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, poststructuralism, discourse, postmodernism, postcolonialism, media and popular culture, and sociology of culture and information theory.

Author : Chris Barker
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446252840

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Cultural Studies by Chris Barker Pdf

"Chris Barker is a trustworthy field guide for those new to cultural studies." - Ben Highmore, University of Sussex "Remarkable in the breadth of its coverage, it is written with passion and insight. It will be warmly welcomed by students interested in how theory can help us to think through the complexities of real-world issues." - Stuart Allan, Bournemouth University "Has been for many years one of the best guides to and overviews of a broad range of the issues and theories that constitute cultural studies... For those who want to be prepped to play the game of cultural studies, this is the book to read." - Douglas Kellner, UCLA Building upon the scope and authority of previous editions this book represents a definitive benchmark in understanding and applying the foundations of cultural studies. it provides those new to the field with an authoritative introduction to everything they need to know. An indispensible resource for any student or lecturer it is packed with concise, accessible definitions, clear chapter summaries, inspiring student activities, biographical snapshots of key figures and a full glossary. With updates to every chapter and many more practical examples, this new edition includes: New material on social media, subcultures and climate change Improved coverage of digital cultures, digital media, digital games and the virtual city A comprehensive companion website providing student exercises, global case-studies, essay questions and links to relevant SAGE journal articles. Visit www.sagepub.co.uk/barker This is the perfect book for any student needing a vibrant, comprehensive introduction to cultural studies. An essential companion for all undergraduate students embarking on a cultural studies course or module.

Author : Brian Longhurst,Greg Smith,Gaynor Bagnall,Garry Crawford,Miles Ogborn
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317426028

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Introducing Cultural Studies by Brian Longhurst,Greg Smith,Gaynor Bagnall,Garry Crawford,Miles Ogborn Pdf

This updated, new edition of Introducing Cultural Studies provides a systematic and comprehensible introduction to the concepts, debates and latest research in the field. Reinforcing the interdisciplinary nature of Cultural Studies, the authors first guide the reader through cultural theory before branching out to examine different dimensions of culture in detail – including globalisation, the body, geography, fashion, and politics. Incorporating new scholarship and international examples, this new edition includes: New and improved 'Defining Concepts', 'Key Influences', 'Example ', and 'Spotlight' features that probe deeper into the most significant ideas, theorists and examples, ensuring you obtain an in-depth understanding of the subject. A brand new companion website featuring a flashcard glossary, web links, discussion and essay questions to stimulate independent study. A new-look text design with over 60 pictures and tables draws all these elements together in an attractive, accessible design that makes navigating the book, and the subject, simple and logical. Introducing Cultural Studies will be core reading for Cultural Studies undergraduates and postgraduates, as well as an illuminating guide for those on Communication and Media Studies, English, Sociology, and Social Studies courses looking for a clear overview of the field.

Author : Bruce Burgett,Glenn Hendler
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780814708019

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Keywords for American Cultural Studies, Second Edition by Bruce Burgett,Glenn Hendler Pdf

The latest vocabulary of key terms in American Studies Since its initial publication, scholars and students alike have turned to Keywords for American Cultural Studies as an invaluable resource for understanding key terms and debates in the fields of American studies and cultural studies. As scholarship has continued to evolve, this revised and expanded second edition offers indispensable meditations on new and developing concepts used in American studies, cultural studies, and beyond. It is equally useful for college students who are trying to understand what their teachers are talking about, for general readers who want to know what’s new in scholarly research, and for professors who just want to keep up. Designed as a print-digital hybrid publication, Keywords collects more than 90 essays30 of which are new to this edition—from interdisciplinary scholars, each on a single term such as “America,” “culture,” “law,” and “religion.” Alongside “community,” “prison,” "queer," “region,” and many others, these words are the nodal points in many of today’s most dynamic and vexed discussions of political and social life, both inside and outside of the academy. The Keywords website, which features 33 essays, provides pedagogical tools that engage the entirety of the book, both in print and online. The publication brings together essays by scholars working in literary studies and political economy, cultural anthropology and ethnic studies, African American history and performance studies, gender studies and political theory. Some entries are explicitly argumentative; others are more descriptive. All are clear, challenging, and critically engaged. As a whole, Keywords for American Cultural Studies provides an accessible A-to-Z survey of prevailing academic buzzwords and a flexible tool for carving out new areas of inquiry.

Author : Chris Barker
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0761973419

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The SAGE Dictionary of Cultural Studies by Chris Barker Pdf

Contains over 200 entries on key concepts and theorists of cultural studies.

Author : Andrew Milner,Jeff Browitt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134419203

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Contemporary Cultural Theory by Andrew Milner,Jeff Browitt Pdf

First Published in 2002. This lucid and concise overview brings a much needed sense and history and theoretical scale to the growth of cultural studies. The authors identify six major paradigms in cultural theory: utilitarianism, cultural materialism, critical theory and postmodernism. They outline social and discursive contexts within each of these has developed and provide the essential grounding to understand current debates in the field. This third edition has been extensively revised to include new material on the new historicism, queer theory, black and Latino cultural studies, cultural policy and posthumanism, and on the work of thinkers such as Zizek, Bourdieu, Deleuze and Guattari.

Author : Andrew Edgar,Peter Sedgwick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 877 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134149063

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Cultural Theory: The Key Concepts by Andrew Edgar,Peter Sedgwick Pdf

Now in its second edition, Cultural Theory: The Key Concepts is an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of over 350 of the key terms central to cultural theory today. This second edition includes new entries on: colonialism cybercultur globalisation terrorism visual studies. Providing clear and succinct introductions to a wide range of subjects, from feminism to postmodernism, Cultural Theory: The Key Concepts continues to be an essential resource for students of literature, sociology, philosophy and media and anyone wrestling with contemporary cultural theory.

Author : John Storey
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0820322768

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Cultural Theory and Popular Culture by John Storey Pdf

This reader is intended as a theoretical, analytical and historical introduction to the study of popular culture within cultural studies. It is divided into seven representative sections. The first six sections each contain a selection of readings from a particular approach to popular culture: culture and civilisation tradition; culturalism; structuralism and post-structuralism; Marxism; feminism; and postmodernism, providing a comprehensive overview and examples of the main theoretical perspectives. The final section contains readings from recent debates within the study of popular culture. Together, these sections chart the theoretical development of the study of popular culture within cultural studies, and provide examples of the analysis of the texts and practices of popular culture within each specific tradition. Each section is introduced, edited and contextualised by John Storey.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-13
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781460403198

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The Broadview Pocket Glossary of Literary Terms by Anonim Pdf

This compact guide covers a wide variety of terms commonly used in academic discussions of poetry, fiction, drama, rhetoric, and literary theory. Definitions are kept concise; examples are abundant. The coverage ranges from traditional topics through to recent scholarship, and the straightforward entries aim to enable students to learn new terms with confidence. The pocket glossary brings together entries from a variety of Broadview publications—including The Broadview Anthology of British Literature and The Broadview Anthology of Short Fiction—and adds a number of new entries.