Description
Book SynopsisCultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology.
- A timely introductory overview to this increasingly significant field which provides invaluable summaries of key studies and approaches within cultural sociology
- Clearly written and designed, with accessible summaries of thematic topics, covering race, class, politics, religion, media, fashion, and music
- International experts contribute chapters in their field of research, including a chapter by David Chaney, a founder of cultural sociology
- Offers a unified set of theoretical and methodological tools for those wishing to apply a cultural sociological approach in their work
Trade Review“David Chaney’s magisterial opening provides an authoritative framework and background for these introductions to key subtopics within this important area of sociology.” (Times Higher Education Supplement, 24 May 2012)
Table of ContentsNotes on Authors vii
Preface ix
Glossary of Terms xiii
Part I: Theory and Method
1 Starting toWrite a History of the Present Day: Culture and Sociology 3
David Chaney
2 Defining Cultural Sociology 19
3 Methodological Issues in Cultural Sociology 31
Part II: New Cultural Identities
4 Class, Culture and Social Difference 47
5 Gender and Sexuality 63
6 Racism, ‘Race’ and Difference 77
7 Bodies and Identities 91
Part III: Fragmented Ideology
8 Politics and Culture 107
9 Globalization 121
10 Culture and Religion 133
Part IV: Leisure and Lifestyle
11 Popular Music: Place, Identity, Community 151
12 Fashion Logics and the Cultural Economy: The Social Power of Tastes, Aesthetics and Style 163
13 Food, Eating and Culture 177
14 Media, Culture and Public Life 189
References 201
Index 219
