Cultural Sociology
An Introduction
Les Back author David Inglis author Andy Bennett author Margaret Gibson author Ron Jacobs author Ian Woodward author Laura Desfor Edles author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:20th Feb '12
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£80.95(9781405189859)
Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology.
- A timely introductory overview to this increasingly significant field which provides invaluable summaries of key studies and approaches within cultural sociology
- Clearly written and designed, with accessible summaries of thematic topics, covering race, class, politics, religion, media, fashion, and music
- International experts contribute chapters in their field of research, including a chapter by David Chaney, a founder of cultural sociology
- Offers a unified set of theoretical and methodological tools for those wishing to apply a cultural sociological approach in their work
“David Chaney’s magisterial opening provides an authoritative framework and background for these introductions to key subtopics within this important area of sociology.” (Times Higher Education Supplement, 24 May 2012)
ISBN: 9781405189842
Dimensions: 246mm x 173mm x 12mm
Weight: 403g
256 pages