This survey of social and cultural theory issues poses a challenge to contemporary cultural studies' emphasis on speculation, rather than observation. The authors invite... Læs mere
Globalization and Sport argues that although sport is a source of pleasure, it is also part of the government of everyday life. The creation of a sporting... Læs mere
Focuses on case studies of the US, Britain, Mexico, and Colombia, on the corporate, scientific, and governmental decision making and the vulnerable communities in each... Læs mere
Offering the first comprehensive and international work on cultural policy, Toby Miller and George Yudice have produced a landmark work in the emerging field of cultural policy.... Læs mere
This work outlines the theories and approaches to the study of television in an accessible form for students. It discusses many television texts including "Star Trek", "Kung Fu", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Xena: Warrior Princess", and "Sesame Street".
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