Cultural Studies and Beyond: Fragments of Empire

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This lively book will be essential to all those attempting to understand the state of Cultural Studies in the West today. Ion Davies, who was in at the birth of Cultural Studies in Britain and followed its development in many parts of the world, is uniquely qualified to add historical depth and comparative breadth to this subject. Introducing the central theoretical issues, as well as the key personalities, Cultural Studies and Beyond traces the origins, growth and diffusion of the subject.

Author(s): Ioan Davies
Edition: 1
Year: 1995

Language: English
Pages: 216

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Acknowledgements......Page 8
Prologue......Page 9
INTRODUCTION......Page 14
THE FIRST NARRATIVE......Page 20
THE MODES OF DIFFERENCE......Page 30
NARRATIVE TWO: THE POLITICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND MEDIA SITES OF CULTURAL THEORY......Page 40
AESTHETICS AND CULTURE......Page 76
RACE, GENDER, CLASS AND REPRESENTATION......Page 96
POPULAR CULTURE AND ITS POLITICS......Page 116
NARRATIVE AND ENTROPY......Page 146
ENVOI......Page 182
References......Page 188
Index......Page 200