Greg Smith

Gary Crawford

Miles Ogborn

Brian Longhurst

Gaynor Bagnall

A rapidly changing world – in part driven by huge transformations in technology and mobility - means we all encounter shifting cultures, and new cultural and social interactions daily. Powerful forces such as consumption and globalization exert an enormous influence on all walks and levels of life across both space and time. Cultural Studies remains at the vanguard of consideration of these issues. This completely revised second edition of Introducing Cultural Studies gives a systematic overview of the concepts, theories, debates and latest research in the field. Reinforcing the interdisciplinary nature of Cultural Studies, it first considers cultural theory before branching out to examine different dimensions of culture in detail. Key features: Collaboratively authored by an interdisciplinary team Closely cross-referenced between chapters and sections to ensure an integrated presentation of ideas Figures, diagrams, cartoons and photographs help convey ideas and stimulate Key Influence, Defining Concepts, and Extract boxes focus in on major thinkers, ideas and works Examines culture along the dividing lines of class, race and gender Weblinks and Further Reading sections encourage and support further investigation Changes for this edition: Brand new chapter addresses how culture is researched and knowledge in cultural studies is produced Brand new chapter on the Postmodernisation of Everyday Life Includes hot topics such as globalization, youth subcultures, ‘virtual’ cultures, body modification, new media, technologically-assisted social networking and many more This text will be core reading for undergraduates and postgraduates in a variety of disciplines - including Cultural Studies, Communication and Media Studies, English, Geography, Sociology, and Social Studies – looking for a clear and comprehensible introduction to the field.

Introducing Cultural Studies

The author of Immaculate Deception and Double Tap has penned another intriguing tale of mystery, treachery and romance. Private investigator Sam ‘Mac’ McCloud is hired by an old acquaintance, Heidi Fujiwara, the owner of an escort service, to find out who is making threats toward her, fearing for her beautiful daughter Emiko’s safety. Because of the imminent danger and Emiko’s blossoming into a gorgeous and sexy woman, Heidi has decided to find out the paternity of her daughter and has requested McCloud find the identity of Emiko’s father from a short list provided by her that includes McCloud and his cousin Sven ‘Swede’ Anderson, the owner of the Downtown Athletic Club. Emiko’s obsessive stalker becomes more belligerent as he realizes other men are showing an interest in Emiko, a relationship denied him by Heidi due to his earlier behavior, even though he is the son of one of Heidi’s long-time personal clients. McCloud enlists the help of his friend, Lieutenant Danny Kelly of the Modesto police department to track down the stalker and to determine who the father of Emiko is. In the meantime Heidi renews her friendships with Swede and Mac and attempts to bring them into the fold of her rapidly expanding romantic enterprise.

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