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A Society of Signs?

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An introduction to current debates around the themes of culture, identity and lifestyle. Such debates often begin with the assertion that we live in a society of signs. Features include: summary and critical discussion of some basic approaches in social theory and cultural analysis; key readings of some of the work of writers including Barthes and Giddens; reviews of work in more traditional areas, for example, the sociology of identity and the embedding process found in social life; and advice on further reading.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: March 28, 1996

ISBN: 0415111293

ISBN 13: 9780415111294

A Society of Signs?

3.5/5 ( ratings)

An introduction to current debates around the themes of culture, identity and lifestyle. Such debates often begin with the assertion that we live in a society of signs. Features include: summary and critical discussion of some basic approaches in social theory and cultural analysis; key readings of some of the work of writers including Barthes and Giddens; reviews of work in more traditional areas, for example, the sociology of identity and the embedding process found in social life; and advice on further reading.

Language: English

Pages: 256

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: March 28, 1996

ISBN: 0415111293

ISBN 13: 9780415111294

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