Turner, Graeme

British Cultural Studies

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ISBN 13:: 9780415252287
author:: Turner, Graeme
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2002
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Popular culture
Condition:: New
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British Cultural Studies: An Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the central themes that have informed this field. Graeme Turner explores the key concepts and theories that underpin British cultural studies, from language and semiotics to Marxism and individualism.

Turner examines the work of influential thinkers such as Raymond Williams, Richard Hoggart, E.P. Thompson, Stuart Hall, and others who have shaped the development of cultural studies in Britain. He also discusses recent research methodologies and debates in the field, including questions of identity and new ethnicities.

This fully revised third edition includes updated discussions on ethnographic studies, anthropological theories of consumption, and how to apply the principles of cultural studies. A comprehensive bibliography is also included, making this an essential resource for anyone looking to understand British cultural studies.

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