An understanding of culture and identity is essential for new sociologists. This student-focused text explains the themes and theories behind these core ideas. With up-to-date discussion of 'chavs', masculinity and social networking, skills-based activities and practice exam questions, this is invaluable reading for anyone new to this topic.
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An understanding of culture and identity is essential for new sociologists. This student-focused text explains the themes and theories behind these core ideas. With up-to-date discussion of 'chavs', masculinity and social networking, skills-based activities and practice exam questions, this is invaluable reading for anyone new to this topic.
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Introduction
Key Issues in the Study of Culture and Identity
Classical Views on Culture and Identity
The Development of 'Action' Sociology and Interactionists
Socialisation, Self Identity and the Life Course
How much 'Agency' do Individuals have in Culture?
Modern and Postmodern Culture and Identity
Mass Culture and Popular Culture
Youth Culture and Sub-Culture
Semiology, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism
Class and Consumption
Sex and Gender – Femininity and Masculinity
Ethnicity and Identity
Community, Nation and Globalization.
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Very popular subject with students but one for which there are very few appropriate texts
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780230281028
Publisert
2012-08-29
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Red Globe Press
Vekt
399 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
280