Description
Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology.
- A timely introductory overview to this increasingly significant field which provides invaluable summaries of key studies and approaches within cultural sociology
- Clearly written and designed, with accessible summaries of thematic topics, covering race, class, politics, religion, media, fashion, and music
- International experts contribute chapters in their field of research, including a chapter by David Chaney, a founder of cultural sociology
- Offers a unified set of theoretical and methodological tools for those wishing to apply a cultural sociological approach in their work
Table of Contents
Notes on Authors
Preface
Glossary of Terms
Part I: Theory and Method
1 Starting to Write a History of the Present Day: Culture and Sociology
David Chaney
2 Defining Cultural Sociology
3 Methodological Issues in Cultural Sociology
Part II: New Cultural Identities
4 Class, Culture and Social Difference
5 Gender and Sexuality
6 Racism, ‘Race’ and Difference
7 Bodies and Identities
Part III: Fragmented Ideology
8 Politics and Culture
9 Globalization
10 Culture and Religion
Part IV: Leisure and Lifestyle
11 Popular Music: Place, Identity, Community
12 Fashion Logics and the Cultural Economy: The Social Power of Tastes, Aesthetics and Style
13 Food, Eating and Culture
14 Media, Culture and Public Life
References
Index
