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Popular Culture: The Basics

Gary Hoppenstand

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Popular Culture: The Basics is a fast-paced and lively introduction to the theories and methods of popular culture studies. Opening with a definition of 'popular culture', the book embarks on a tour of those cultural forms which have kept the masses entertained, including:

print popular culture from Story Papers and 'Penny Dreadfuls' to paperback bestsellers stage shows from burlesque and vaudeville to pop concerts film, radio and television computers, the internet and video games digital media: mobile devices and social networking sites.

Featuring a glossary, timeline and bibliography, this is an ideal starting point for anyone with a serious interest in key cultural theories.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Release: July 30, 2012

ISBN 13: 9780415581387

Popular Culture: The Basics

Gary Hoppenstand

0/5 ( ratings)

Popular Culture: The Basics is a fast-paced and lively introduction to the theories and methods of popular culture studies. Opening with a definition of 'popular culture', the book embarks on a tour of those cultural forms which have kept the masses entertained, including:

print popular culture from Story Papers and 'Penny Dreadfuls' to paperback bestsellers stage shows from burlesque and vaudeville to pop concerts film, radio and television computers, the internet and video games digital media: mobile devices and social networking sites.

Featuring a glossary, timeline and bibliography, this is an ideal starting point for anyone with a serious interest in key cultural theories.

Language: English

Pages: 224

Format: Paperback

Release: July 30, 2012

ISBN 13: 9780415581387

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