Description
Delve into the vibrant field of Cultural Studies with this insightful book, a must-have for anyone interested in understanding the intricate connections between culture, ideology, and representation. This authoritative guide explores the profound impact of events like the death of Corporal Patrick D. Tillman, revealing how such incidents can be analyzed through the lens of cultural analysis and media representation. With an ISBN of 9780745636849, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2006, this brand new volume spans 184 engaging pages, offering readers a clear understanding of Cultural Studies' evolution through its 'four moments': National/Popular, Textual/Representational, Global/Post-Essentialism, and Governmentality/Policy.
Each moment is brought to life through concrete examples from popular culture, covering influential mediums such as Reality TV, the Internet, mobile technology, and global brands like Apple and Virgin. This book empowers readers to connect their personal experiences with broader cultural forces, using thoughtful analyses of practice, embodiment, and contextual understanding. Ideal for newcomers to the field and seasoned practitioners alike, this comprehensive guide challenges abstract narratives, making Cultural Studies accessible and relatable.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745636849
Year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 184
Description:
What has the death of Corporal Patrick D. Tillman of the US Army
Rangers in an incident of friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004 got
to do with culture? How has the study of ideology, coding, theming
and representation by Cultural Studies helped us to understand
Reality TV, the Internet, mobile phones, the iPod and leading
brands in neat capitalism like Virgin, The Body Shop and Apple?
This lively and assured book provides a concise and
authoritative critical guide to Cultural Studies. It demonstrates
that the field has moved through four moments': the
National/Popular, the Textual/Representational, Global/Post
Essentialism and Governmentality/Policy. It illustrates the meaning
of each of these moments by a discussion of representative texts
and concrete examples from popular culture. As such, it achieves a
novel and accessible account of the origins and development of the
field.
The book also shows how the readers personal experience can be
systematically situated in cultural forces and used as a resource
to clarify how culture works, through the analysis of on-location
practice, embodiment, emplacement and context. Packed with
illuminating examples, and a clear and compelling prose style, the
book is the antidote to abstract, hazy accounts of the meaning and
value of Cultural Studies. It is the ideal text for readers new to
the field, but it will also be appreciated by established
practitioners as good to think with.
Each moment is brought to life through concrete examples from popular culture, covering influential mediums such as Reality TV, the Internet, mobile technology, and global brands like Apple and Virgin. This book empowers readers to connect their personal experiences with broader cultural forces, using thoughtful analyses of practice, embodiment, and contextual understanding. Ideal for newcomers to the field and seasoned practitioners alike, this comprehensive guide challenges abstract narratives, making Cultural Studies accessible and relatable.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745636849
Year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 184
Description:
What has the death of Corporal Patrick D. Tillman of the US Army
Rangers in an incident of friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004 got
to do with culture? How has the study of ideology, coding, theming
and representation by Cultural Studies helped us to understand
Reality TV, the Internet, mobile phones, the iPod and leading
brands in neat capitalism like Virgin, The Body Shop and Apple?
This lively and assured book provides a concise and
authoritative critical guide to Cultural Studies. It demonstrates
that the field has moved through four moments': the
National/Popular, the Textual/Representational, Global/Post
Essentialism and Governmentality/Policy. It illustrates the meaning
of each of these moments by a discussion of representative texts
and concrete examples from popular culture. As such, it achieves a
novel and accessible account of the origins and development of the
field.
The book also shows how the readers personal experience can be
systematically situated in cultural forces and used as a resource
to clarify how culture works, through the analysis of on-location
practice, embodiment, emplacement and context. Packed with
illuminating examples, and a clear and compelling prose style, the
book is the antidote to abstract, hazy accounts of the meaning and
value of Cultural Studies. It is the ideal text for readers new to
the field, but it will also be appreciated by established
practitioners as good to think with.