British Cultural Studies

Author : Graeme Turner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781134528325

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is a comprehensive introduction to the British tradition of cultural studies. Turner offers an accessible overview of the central themes that have informed British cultural studies: language, semiotics, Marxism and ideology, individualism, subjectivity and discourse. Beginning with a history of cultural studies, Turner discusses the work of such pioneers as Raymond Williams, Richard Hoggart, E. P.Thompson, Stuart Hall and the Birmingham Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies. He then explores the central theorists and categories of British cultural studies: texts and contexts; audience; everyday life; ideology; politics, gender and race. The third edition of this successful text has been fully revised and updated to include: * How to apply the principles of cultural studies and how to read a text * An overview of recent ethnographic studies * Discussion of anthropological theories of consumption * Questions of identity and new ethnicities * How to do cultural studies, and an evaluation of recent research methodologies * A fully updated and comprehensive bibliography

Author : Houston A. Baker (Jr.),Manthia Diawara,Ruth H. Lindeborg
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 0226144801

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Black British Cultural Studies by Houston A. Baker (Jr.),Manthia Diawara,Ruth H. Lindeborg Pdf

Black British Cultural Studies has attracted significant attention recently in the American academy both as a model for cultural studies generally and as a corrective to reigning constructions of Blackness within African-American studies. This anthology offers the first book-length selection of writings by key figures in this field. From Stuart Hall's classic study of racially structured societies to an interview by Manthia Diawara with Sonia Boyce, a leading figure in the Black British arts movement, the papers included here have transformed cultural studies through their sustained focus on the issue of race. Much of the book centers on Black British arts, especially film, ranging from a historical overview of Black British cinema to a weighing of the costly burden on Black artists of representing their communities. Other essays consider such topics as race and representation and colonial and postcolonial discourse. This anthology will be an invaluable and timely resource for everyone interested in cultural studies. It also has much to offer students of anthropology, sociology, media and film studies, and literary criticism.

Author : Susan Bassnett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136495298

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Studying British Cultures by Susan Bassnett Pdf

British Studies' and 'British Cultural Studies' cover a wide range of facets of contemporary Britain. Studying British Cultures: An Introduction is a unique collection of essays which examine the most significant aspects of this quickly developing area of study, analyzing the ways of teaching and reading British culture. The work covers the contemporary and key issues, including: the terminological distinction between 'British Studies' and 'British Cultural Studies' the problem of national cultures and identities in contemporary Britain studying language and literature from a British Studies perspective models for studying the historical context of the development of ideas of `Britishness' studying contemporary Britain overseas The contributors are some of the key names in current debates surrounding British Studies, and Susan Bassnett holds together their work with a substantial and accessible introduction. Studying British Cultures: An Introduction will be essential reading for students and teachers concerned with the study of contemporary Britain.

Author : Graeme Turner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781134528332

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British Cultural Studies by Graeme Turner Pdf

This third edition of a popular text offers an accessible overview of the central themes: language, semiotics, Marxism and ideology, individualism, subjectivity and discourse.

Author : David Morley,Kevin Robins
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0198742061

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British Cultural Studies by David Morley,Kevin Robins Pdf

British Cultural Studies includes over thirty essays written by expert contributors, covering almost every aspect of culture and identity in Britain today and addressing the current transformations of British culture and identity in the context of globalization. The opening section of the book deals with different conceptions of Britishness and identity, including English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Asian and Black British identities. Section Two then analyses the interplay between tradition and heritage in contemporary culture, whilst the final section looks at the world of lifestyle groups, subcultures, and cultural politics and the way in which they have come in many ways to substitute for notions of Britishness.

Author : Houston A. Baker (Jr.),Manthia Diawara,Ruth H. Lindeborg
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1996-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 0226144801

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Black British Cultural Studies by Houston A. Baker (Jr.),Manthia Diawara,Ruth H. Lindeborg Pdf

Black British Cultural Studies has attracted significant attention recently in the American academy both as a model for cultural studies generally and as a corrective to reigning constructions of Blackness within African-American studies. This anthology offers the first book-length selection of writings by key figures in this field. From Stuart Hall's classic study of racially structured societies to an interview by Manthia Diawara with Sonia Boyce, a leading figure in the Black British arts movement, the papers included here have transformed cultural studies through their sustained focus on the issue of race. Much of the book centers on Black British arts, especially film, ranging from a historical overview of Black British cinema to a weighing of the costly burden on Black artists of representing their communities. Other essays consider such topics as race and representation and colonial and postcolonial discourse. This anthology will be an invaluable and timely resource for everyone interested in cultural studies. It also has much to offer students of anthropology, sociology, media and film studies, and literary criticism.

Author : Dennis L. Dworkin
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0822319144

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Cultural Marxism in Postwar Britain by Dennis L. Dworkin Pdf

A history of British cultural Marxism. This book traces its development from beginnings in postwar Britain, through transformations in the 1960s and 1970s, to the emergence of British cultural studies at Birmingham, up to the advent of Thatcherism, to reflect a tradition, that represents an effort to resolve the crisis of the postwar British Left.

Author : Susan Bassnett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781000446012

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Studying British Cultures by Susan Bassnett Pdf

Studying British Cultures is a lively and provocative volume of essays which offers the ideal introduction to a contentious area. The contributors, who have been instrumental in establishing the discipline of British Cultural Studies, explore a wide range of critical debates on cultural identity and explode the myth that Britain is made up of a homogenous people. The first half of the book traces examines the theory and methodology of studying British cultures, in disciplines variously known as British Studies, Cultural Studies or British Cultural Studies. The second half of the book turns to key topics in those fields, looking in turn at developments in Scottish, Welsh and Irish Studies and the roles of Shakespeare and West Indian literature in the study of British cultures. In vivid and often entertaining essays, the authors demonstrate that 'culture' is a plurality of discourses, not a fixed, unitary concept.

Author : Sarah Daynes,Orville Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015079205723

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Desire for Race by Sarah Daynes,Orville Lee Pdf

Examines the concept of race, suggesting ways in which it can free itself from outdated notions of biological essentialism.

Author : Philip Bounds,David Berry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317171812

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British Marxism and Cultural Studies by Philip Bounds,David Berry Pdf

A comprehensive exploration of the profound influence of Marxist ideas on the development of Cultural Studies in Britain, this volume covers a century of Marxist writing, balancing synoptic accounts of the various schools of Marxist thought with detailed analyses of the most important writers. Arguing that a recognisably Marxist tradition of cultural analysis began in the last two decades of the nineteenth century and continues unbroken to the present day, British Marxism and Cultural Studies traces the links between contemporary developments in the field and the extended tradition of which they form a part. With discussion of figures such as Jack Lindsay, C.L.R. James, Julian Stallabrass and Mike Wayne, as well as the cultural thinking of the New Left, Gramscian, Althusserian and Political Economy schools, this book shows that the history of British cultural Marxism is broader and richer than many people realise. As such, it will be of interest to scholars and students of sociology, cultural studies, intellectual history and the history of the Left.

Author : David Christopher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134766826

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British Culture by David Christopher Pdf

British Culture: An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to central aspects of culture and the arts in Britain today, and uses a factual approach to place them within a clear, historical context. Topics include: * the social and cultural setting: politics and society 1950-1999, including immigration, feminism, Thatcherism and the arts and the Blair revolution * language and culture: accents and minority languages, broadcasting and public life * the novel, poetry and theatre * cinema: Hammer Horror, James Bond, Ealing comedies, black British film, Trainspotting, The Full Monty and historical epics * television and radio: soap opera, crime series and sitcoms * popular music and fashion: The Beatles, punk, Britpop, subculture and style * art and sculpture: Bacon, Hockney, Gilbert and George and Hirst * architecture and interiors. Each chapter focuses on key themes of recent years, and gives special emphasis to outstanding artists within each area. The book also strengthens study skills, through follow-up activities and suggestions for further reading which appear at the end of each chapter. A real must-read for all students of British history and culture.

Author : J. Kirk
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230590229

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Class, Culture and Social Change by J. Kirk Pdf

Drawing on the work of Raymond Williams, Valentin Volosinov and Mikhail Bakhtin, the book examines key issues for working-class studies including: the idea of the 'death' of class; the importance of working-class writing; the significance of place and space for understanding working-class identity; and the centrality of work in working-class lives.

Author : Graeme Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : OCLC:461369640

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British Cultural Studies by Graeme Turner Pdf

Author : Jeff Lewis
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446204276

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Cultural Studies by Jeff Lewis Pdf

Praise for the first edition: "This is a great introduction and contribution to the subject. It is unusually wide-ranging, covering the historical development of cultural theory and deftly highlighting key problems that just won′t go away." - Matthew Hills, Cardiff University "To say that the scope of the book′s coverage is wide-ranging would be an under-statement. Few texts come to mind that have attempted such a thorough overview of the central tenets of cultural studies." - Stuart Allan, Bournemouth University This fully revised edition of the best selling introduction to cultural studies offers students an authoritative, comprehensive guide to cultural studies. Clearly written and accessibly organized the book provides a major resource for lecturers and students. Each chapter has been extensively revised and new material covers globalization, the post 9/11 world and the new language wars. The emphasis upon demonstrating the philosophical and sociological roots of cultural studies has been retained along with boxed entries on key concepts and issues. Particular attention is paid to demonstrating how cultural studies clarifies issues in media and communication studies, and there are chapters on the global mediasphere and new media cultures. This is a tried and tested book which has been widely used wherever cultural studies is taught. It is an indispensable undergraduate text and one that will appeal to postgraduates seeking a ′refresher′ which they can dip into.

Author : Lawrence Grossberg,Janice Radway
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1990-11-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781134940004

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Cultural Studies by Lawrence Grossberg,Janice Radway Pdf

First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.