Introducing Cultural Studies: Learning Through Practice

An introduction to the practice of cultural studies, this book is ideal for undergraduate courses. The fundamental task facing students of cultural studies is the application of theory into critical practice, and this book offers its readers the conceptual tools to practice cultural analysis for themselves. This book:

Links key concepts to the key theorists of cultural studies

Includes a wide range of references of popular cultural forms

Emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of cultural studies

Includes pedagogical features, such as dialogues, graphs, images and recommended readings. The book’s skills-based approach enables students to develop their creative skills, and shows students how to improve their powers of analysis generally.