Culture and Identity

ISBN-13: 9780230281028 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 280 str.

Warren Kidd

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

WARREN KIDD is a senior lecturer in the School of Education at the University of East London, UK. He is an experienced lecturer is Sociology at undergraduate level and has also taught A Level Sociology.

ALISON TEAGLE is head of Sociology and Psychology at St. Paul's Catholic College, West Sussex, UK. She is an experienced teacher of A Level Sociology.