Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice, Edition 6
About this ebook
This sixth edition has been extensively updated and revised by Zaki Nahaboo and Poppy Wilde, who have reshaped and refreshed the text to reflect current debates, emerging areas of research, and evolving global perspectives across the field.
In this sixth edition you will find:
- Broader coverage of the Anthropocene, intersectionality, and identity politics;
- Fresh critiques of Western dominance, with voices from Africa, Asia, and Latin America;
- A brand new chapter on Video Game Cultures exploring everything from avatar representation and player identities/communities, to interaction and agency, queergaming, and eco-critical perspectives.
Unrivalled in coverage and trusted worldwide, this is the essential companion for all students of cultural studies, popular culture, media and communication, and social and political theory.
About the author
Chris Barker is a teacher and researcher with over 25 years experience. He has worked in a number of schools and universities in both England and Australia. He is currently Associate Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia. Chris is the author of six previous books that are linked together by an interest in culture, meaning and communication. At present he is exploring questions of emotion in contemporary cultural life.
