{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-cultural-studies-9780761950288","title":"A Short History of Cultural Studies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e`\u003cb\u003eA Short Histrory of Cultural Studies\u003c\/b\u003e will prove a seminal text for its author's erudition, wit and unmatched ability to re-embed abstract concepts and debates where they belong - in rich historical, political and cultural contexts' - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCultural Studies Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Hartley's book is refreshing, breathtaking, and quite a lot of fun. Given its relatively small size, the book can't do everything, but it does introduce the reader to this rich area of contemporary academic life' - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunication Research Trends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An entertaining and innovative approach to the history of cultural studies' - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTOPIA: Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e`Cultural studies will never be the same again. Whether you're new to the field or a tired old jade, John Hartley's latest will have you sitting bolt upright in your seat. Each chapter is brimming with insight and innovation. A landmark book' -\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Toby Miller Professor of Cultural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e′Hartley′s book is refreshing, breathtaking, and quite a lot of fun. Given its relatively small size, the book can′t do everything, but it does introduce the reader to this rich area of contemporary academic life′ - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunication Research Trends \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e′Cultural studies will never be the same again. Whether you′re new to the field or a tired old jade, John Hartley′s latest will have you sitting bolt upright in your seat. Each chapter is brimming with insight and innovation. A landmark book.′ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Toby Miller Professor of Cultural Studies and Cultural Policy, New York University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e′An entertaining and innovative approach to the history of cultural studies′ - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTOPIA: Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction - A Philosophy of Plenty    A New Endeavour? The Intelligent Co-Ed′s Guide to Cultural Studies    From Virginia Woolf to Tom Wolfe (destination O′Hare) Culture from Arnold to Schwarzenegger    Imperial Literacy to Pop Culture (destination democracy?) `Beating the Whites with the Red Wedge′    From Public Service to Dinner Service (Destination Kate Moss) Waiting for the Kettle to Boil    Culture and Consciousness (Destination Celebration) The Ordinary as a Sign of Itself    Culture and Everyday Life (Travel, Shopping, Walking, Eating) Reading the Readers    From Marx to Market (Desperately Seeking Adoption)","brand":"SAGE Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768006345047,"sku":"9780761950288","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761950288.jpg?v=1758715875","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-short-history-of-cultural-studies-9780761950288","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}