Unlocking Social Theory with Popular Culture

2021

Author : Naomi Barnes
Release : 2021
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Book Rating : 129/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Unlocking Social Theory with Popular Culture written by Naomi Barnes. This book was released on 2021. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates how pop culture examples can be used to demystify complex social theory. It provides tangible, metaphorical examples that shows how it is possible to "do philosophy" rather than subscribe to a theorist by showing that each theorist intersects and overlaps with others. The book is embedded in the literary theory that tapping into background knowledge is a key step in helping people engage with new and difficult texts. It also acknowledges the important role of popular culture in developing comprehension. Using a choose your own adventure structure, this book not only shows students of social theory how various theories can be applied but also reveals the multitude of possible pathways theory provides for comprehending society. .

Social Theory in Popular Culture

2017-09-16 Social Science

Author : Lee Barron
Release : 2017-09-16
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 891/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Social Theory in Popular Culture written by Lee Barron. This book was released on 2017-09-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social theory can sometimes seem as though it's speaking of a world that existed long ago, so why should we continue to study and discuss the theories of these dead white men? Can their work still inform us about the way we live today? Are they still relevant to our consumer-focused, celebrity-crazy, tattoo-friendly world? This book explains how the ideas of classical sociological theory can be understood, and applied to, everyday activities like listening to hip-hop, reading fashion magazines or watching reality TV. Taking the reader through central sociological texts, Social Theory In Popular Culture explains why key theorists – from Marx to Saussure – are still considered to be the bedrock of sociology and sociological enquiry. Each chapter examines a different key thinker and applies their work to a recognisable aspect of popular cultural, showing how the central issues underpinning classic social thought - class, conflict, gender, power, ethnicity, and social status - can still be readily observed within the modern global world. Encouraging the reader to critique and reflect upon the ways in which classic social theory applies to their own worlds, this is the perfect antidote to dry social theory explanations. It is an eye-opening read for all students and scholars across the social sciences.

Social Problems in Popular Culture

2016-09-28 Political Science

Author : R. J. Maratea
Release : 2016-09-28
Genre : Political Science
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Book Rating : 57X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Social Problems in Popular Culture written by R. J. Maratea. This book was released on 2016-09-28. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular culture is more than just a broad term for entertainment and frivolous diversions; it is also highly relevant to our understanding of society. This exciting book is the first to offer insights into the important, but often overlooked, relationship between popular culture and social problems. Drawing on historical and topical examples, the authors apply an innovative theoretical framework to examine how facets of popular culture--from movies and music to toys, games, billboards, bumper stickers, and bracelets--shape how we think about, and respond to, social issues, such as problems of gender, sexuality, and race. Including student features, evocative case studies, and access to online material, this book will help students explore and understand the essential connection between popular culture and social problems. Deftly combining the fun and irreverence of popular culture with critical scholarly inquiry, this timely book delivers an engaging account of how our interactions with--and consumption of--popular culture matter far more than we may think.

Cultural Theory and Popular Culture

1998 Political Science

Author : John Storey
Release : 1998
Genre : Political Science
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Book Rating : 210/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Cultural Theory and Popular Culture written by John Storey. This book was released on 1998. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reader on popular culture

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