Cultural criticism
Subtitle: a primer of key concepts
By: Arthur Asa Berger.
Series: Foundations of popular culture ;; vol. 4
Publisher: Sage Publications
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 194
Subjects: Culture.; Criticism.; Communism and culture.; Semiotics -- Social aspects.; Psychoanalysis and culture.; Sociology -- Methodology.
Description: Arthur Asa Berger's unique ability to translate difficult theories into accessible language makes this book an ideal introduction to cultural criticism. Berger covers the key theorists, concepts, and subject areas, from literary, sociological and psychoanalytical theories to semiotics and Marxism. Cultural Criticism breathes new life into the discipline by making these theories relevant to students' lives. The author illustrates his explanations with excerpts from classic works giving readers a sense of the important thinkers' styles and helping place them in their context. Berger also provides a comprehensive bibliography on cultural criticism for those who wish to explore the topics at greater length. Cultural Criticism is the perfect undergraduate supplemental text for such courses as media studies, literary criticism, and popular culture.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-178) and index.