{"product_id":"doing-cultural-studies-9781849205504","title":"Doing Cultural Studies","description":"\"Arguably the most famous book in its field... In theoretical terms, the legacy of \u003cem\u003eDoing Cultural Studies\u003c\/em\u003e confirms that this classic read is not just about the Walkman itself, but represents a series of clear observations about the symbolic meanings of culture.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- LSE Review of Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Why think about the Walkman in the 21st century? Can the Walkman help us understand today's media and cultural practices? Through the notion of the ′circuit of culture′, this book teaches students to critically examine what culture means, and how and why it is enmeshed with the media texts and objects in their lives. Students will: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnpack the key concepts of contemporary culture, such as mobility, materiality, consumption and identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to think about some of the cultural conundrums of the present and their relation to the past, such as branding culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLook with fresh eyes at today′s media world and the cultural practices it gives rise to\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain practical experience with the historical comparative method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice their critical skills with up-to-date exercises and activities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This book takes students on a journey between past and present, giving them the skills do to cultural analysis along the way. It remains the perfect ′how to′ for students in media studies, cultural studies, design and sociology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12310937\"\u003ePaul Du Gay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 7.30w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781849205504\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1849205507\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ANT\"\u003eAntiques \u0026amp; Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ANT037000\"\u003eRecords\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LAN\"\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LAN004000\"\u003eCommunication Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC052000\"\u003eMedia Studies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sage Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44436918337773,"sku":"9781849205504","price":156.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_523053aa-107c-4c48-87de-706e187b7827.jpg?v=1700118189","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/doing-cultural-studies-9781849205504","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}