ISBN:
9781446216682
,
9781446216682
,
9780761948636
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (x, 284 p.)
,
ill.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Cultural theory
DDC:
306.01
Keywords:
Culture Philosophy
;
Culture ; Philosophy
;
Kulturtheorie
;
Literaturtheorie
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
This book provides a framework for understanding the cultural turn in terms of the classical legacy, contemporary cultural theory and cultural analysis. It reveals the significance of Marxist humanism, Georg Simmel, the Frankfurt School, Stuart Hall and the Birmingham School, Giddens, Bauman, Foucault, Bourdieu and Baudrillard. Through an analysis of specific problems it demonstrates the relevance of cultural sociology in elucidating some of the key questions of our time
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
,
This book provides a framework for understanding the cultural turn in terms of the classical legacy, contemporary cultural theory and cultural analysis. It reveals the significance of Marxist humanism, Georg Simmel, the Frankfurt School, Stuart Hall and the Birmingham School, Giddens, Bauman, Foucault, Bourdieu and Baudrillard. Through an analysis of specific problems it demonstrates the relevance of cultural sociology in elucidating some of the key questions of our time
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