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While usually associated with facets of commercial culture, pop culture can and must be analyzed as an important part of material, economic, and political culture. The author begins by defining popular culture, outlining criticisms, and examining the impact of globalization on pop culture. She then explores mass media and popular culture (soap operas, Egyptian melodramas, Afro-Cuban rap music, and virtual communities), artistic expression and popular culture (graffiti art and body art), and gatherings and popular culture (fast food in Japan, equality in sport, and wedding rituals).



Table of Contents
Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Introduction to Popular Culture 1. What is Popular Culture? 2. The Study of Popular Culture Part II: Mass Media and Popular Culture 3. Television 4. Music 5. The Internet and Virtual Communities Part III: Artistic Expression and Popular Culture 6. Folk Art 7. Body Art and Adornment Part IV: Gatherings and Popular Culture 8. The Symbolic Meaning of Food 9. Sports 10. Wedding Rituals Conclusion Glossary Questions for Critical Consideration Suggested Readings References Index

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      Publisher University of Toronto Press
      Published 5/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781442601246
      978-1442601246
      ISBN-10 1442601248

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      While usually associated with facets of commercial culture, pop culture can and must be analyzed as an important part of material, economic, and political culture. The author begins by defining popular culture, outlining criticisms, and examining the impact of globalization on pop culture. She then explores mass media and popular culture (soap operas, Egyptian melodramas, Afro-Cuban rap music, and virtual communities), artistic expression and popular culture (graffiti art and body art), and gatherings and popular culture (fast food in Japan, equality in sport, and wedding rituals).



      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements Introduction Part I: Introduction to Popular Culture 1. What is Popular Culture? 2. The Study of Popular Culture Part II: Mass Media and Popular Culture 3. Television 4. Music 5. The Internet and Virtual Communities Part III: Artistic Expression and Popular Culture 6. Folk Art 7. Body Art and Adornment Part IV: Gatherings and Popular Culture 8. The Symbolic Meaning of Food 9. Sports 10. Wedding Rituals Conclusion Glossary Questions for Critical Consideration Suggested Readings References Index

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