Publisher's Synopsis
In this third edition of his successful introduction to cultural theory andpopular culture, John Storey has extensively revised the text throughout. Asbefore, the book presents a clear and critical survey of competing theoriesof and various approaches to popular culture. In addition to the theoriesand approaches discussed in the the first two editions, there is a newsection issues involved in the on Queer Theory. Four earlier sections havebeen extended, with new material on Reading Romance, Reading Women?sMagazines, Feminism as Social Practice, Men?s Studies and Masculinities.Illustrations have been added.Retaining the accessible approach of the the first two editions, and usingrelevant and appropriate examples from the texts and practices of popularculture, this new edition is bound to remain a favourite with students andlecturers alike.Features? New section on Queer Theory? Illustrations? List of relevant websites? Exciting new companion website specifically designed to promote furtherunderstanding of the study of cultural theory and popular culture? The book has grown from a first edition of 65,000 to a third edition ofin excess of 100,000 words?;Extensively revised and updated throughoutThe new edition is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduatestudents of cultural studies, media studies, communication studies, thesociology of culture, popular culture and other related subjects.Dr John Storey is Professor of Cultural Studies and Director of the Centrefor Research in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Sunderland. Hispublished work includes the successful companion volume Cultural Theory andPopular Culture: A Reader, second edition (PH/HW 1998), and three otherbooks What is Cultural Studies: A Reader (1996), Cultural Studies and theStudy of Popular Culture (1996), Cultural Consumption and Everyday Life(1999).
