Popular culture
Subtitle: production and consumption
By: edited by C. Lee Harrington and Denise D. Bielby.
Contributors: Harrington, C. Lee, 1964-; Bielby, Denise D.
Series: Blackwell readers in sociology
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers; Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Malden, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 348
Subjects: Popular culture -- United States; Popular culture -- Economic aspects -- United States; Production (Economic theory); Consumption (Economics); Pluralism (Social sciences) -- United States; Popular culture; United States -- Civilization -- 1970-
Description: "This is a collection of essays highlighting the complex relationship between cultural production and consumption using examples from music, television, magazines, sports, and advertising. Classic, contemporary, and newly commissioned articles examine the key themes and debates on popular culture by key scholars. Using a multitude of perspectives the book explores how culture is commodified and turned into profit, including a study of contemporary celebrity and fandom.

In addition, issues of social and cultural diversity are addressed in readings that are accessible and provocative for both students and academics."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.