Preview 2001+: Popular Culture Studies in the Future

by Ray B. Browne (Editor), Marshall W. Fishwick (Editor)

Overview

The essays in this collection, written by some of the leading scholars in Popular Culture Studies, turn the page on the new millennium to see what are the directions of approach and the opportunities to be gained in recognition of the compelling need for studies in everyday cultures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879726904
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	01/01/1995
Edition description:	1
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.90(d)

Editorial Reviews

A collection of essays on new directions and future trends in popular culture studies, with sections on parameters and dynamics of popular culture studies; leisure and recreation; sense of community; marketing cultures; and extension or circularity. Topics include the role of the university as an institution of popular culture; religious fervor; developing the place and role of community in society; and marketing the apocalypse. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $15.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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