Social Theory in Popular Culture by Lee Barron

Social Theory in Popular Culture by Lee Barron

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Illuminating key themes of classical sociological texts, this book shows how the ideas of Marx, Durkheim or Weber can be explored by listening to music, reading about celebrities, or watching award-winning films. Providing a fresh way to explore social theory, the text clearly shows the continued relevance of classic ideas in the modern world.

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Social Theory in Popular Culture by Lee Barron

Illuminating key themes of classical sociological texts, this book shows how the ideas of Marx, Durkheim or Weber can be explored by listening to music, reading about celebrities, or watching award-winning films. Providing a fresh way to explore social theory, the text clearly shows the continued relevance of classic ideas in the modern world.
LEE BARRON is a Senior Lecturer in Media at Northumbria University. His main research interests are cultural theory, media and popular culture, and he has written extensively on issues of popular culture.
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ISBN 13 9780230284999
ISBN 10 023028499X
Title Social Theory in Popular Culture
Author Lee Barron
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2012-11-16
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.