A2 Communication and Culture

"The impressive range of this book fluently maps the study of contemporary culture from DeBotton’s discussion of travel as metaphor to the postmodern semiotics of Ironbridge museum via discussion of Johnson’s ‘on it’s head’ theories of gaming and cognitive enhancement. Bennett and Slater make visible the deficient nature of media studies as a selfregarding discipline when set against this more ‘connected’ subject." - PoV The Journal of the Media Education Association Vol 2 No 1

This book is confident, authoritative and reassuring: it is a key text for students and teachers alike. It is a must have resource for everyone interested in Communication Studies and is a welcome addition and progression from the AS Communication and Culture textbook.Alan Hackett, Head of Media and Communications, Campion School

This latest textbook lives up to its name – it is an essential introduction to many of the key ideas and approaches within cultural studies...it is indispensable and beautifully illustrated. If you are a student and you are going on to study Media, Cultural Studies, Sociology or English at university, it’s worth buying your own copy – you will find yourself coming back to it over and over again. www.communicationandculture.co.uk