Abstract:
An ambitious collection of original readings introducing students to key theory and key issues within cultural studies and popular culture. Bringing together established writers such as Andy Bennett, Douglas Kellner, Chris Rojek, Barry Smart and John Storey with academics researching texts in new and innovative ways, the look challenges our common-sense notions of 'culture', placing debates centrally within the power dynamics and dominant meaning-making of capitialist society. With a total of twenty-five chapters presented in a user-friendly style this is an essential text for any students new to the subject.