Cultural Studies: a critical introduction

by Simon During

Cultural A Critical Introduction is a wide-ranging and stimulating introduction to the history and theory of Cultural Studies from Leavisism, through the era of the Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies, to the global nature of contemporary Cultural Studies. Cultural A Critical Introduction begins with an introduction to the field and its theoretical history and then presents a series of short essays on key areas of Cultural Studies, designed to provoke discussion and raise questions. Each thematic section examines and explains a key topic within Cultural Studies.
Sections
* the discipline
* time
* space
* media and the public sphere
* identity
* sexuality and gender
* value

Genres: Cultural Studies, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[W R · Rating 2 out of 5]

الكتاب ممل لدرجة إني كنت كل ما امسكه احس اني عايزة انام
الترجمة حرفية وخالية من الاسلوب الأدبي الجذاب
لكن للأنصاف بداية من الجزء الخامس ـ الهوية ـ ابتدت الموضوعات تبقى مثيرة للاهتمام نوعًا ما
الجزء السادس الخاص بالنسوية والثقافة اللانمطية الجنسية فيه معلومات كتير جدًا اول مرة اقرأها

[إسلام صلاح الدين · Rating 1 out of 5]

الترجمة سيئة، ومعظم الأجزاء أكاديمية رغم ادعائه العكس في مقدمته، وأجزاء أخرى خارج سياقها الزمني.

[Burcu · Rating 3 out of 5]

During's work is a good introduction to cultural studies for students and general readers. It discusses the main topics of research in cultural studies, along with an exploration of the beginnings, present and the future of the field itself. Given that it is an introduction, the key issues are briefly outlined as opposed to long excursions, but still in a critical fashion. The Part on Place, I think, is somewhat weak though. There are many interdisciplinary cultural studies of space and place (public space, architecture etc.) that is missed out. There is not a single mention of issues of piracy, copyright and related issues that cultural studies with economic orientations as such shoukd have mentioned. Still, all in all a useful work for foundational purposes.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of the different issues of Cultural Studies. During writes in a very understandable way while not leaving out major points. For those who want more information after reading this, During's Cultural Studies Reader would be a good go to. It has the original must-read essays as well as some more recent ones.
This is a good introduction for freshmen or people who have not come into contact with Cultural Studies.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well written overview of of cultural studies that highlights the key issues and debates. Highly recommended as a first guide introduction to this interesting field of study.

[Mustafa Soliman · Rating 2 out of 5]

الكتاب متخصص بشكل كبير وغير مفيد للقارئ العادى ويكون افيد لمن يقوم بابحاث فى نفس المجال

[Moomen Sallam · Rating 4 out of 5]

كتاب قيم يقدم اطلالة على عالم الدراسات الثقافية النشئة والتطور ومجالات الاهتمام والمدارس المختلفة ومختصرات عن علاقة الدراسات الثقافية بالقضايا المختلفة مثل النسوية والجنسانية والاعلام والفنون

[Mohamed · Rating 4 out of 5]

الكتاب يحوى الكثير مما كان غائبا عنى وربما عن الكثير .