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Pop Culture Freaks: Identity, Mass Media, and Society,Used
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Utilizing each chapter to present core topical and timely examples, Pop Culture Freaks highlights the tension between inclusion and individuality that lies beneath mass media and commercial culture, using this tension as a point of entry to an otherwise expansive topic. He systematically considers several dimensions of identityrace, class, gender, sexuality, disabilityto provide a broad overview of the field that encompasses classical and contemporary theory, original data, topical and timely examples, and a strong pedagogical focus on methods.Pop Culture Freaks encourages students to develop further research questions and projects from the material. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are brought to bear in Kidd's examination of the labor force for cultural production, the representations of identity in cultural objects, and the surprising differences in how various audiences consume and use mass culture in their everyday lives. This new, revised edition includes update examples and date to reflect a constantly changing pop culture landscape.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pop Culture Freaks'? A: 'Pop Culture Freaks' explores the tension between inclusion and individuality within mass media and commercial culture, examining various dimensions of identity such as race, class, gender, sexuality, and disability.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Pop Culture Freaks'? A: The author of 'Pop Culture Freaks' is Dustin Kidd.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of 'Pop Culture Freaks' was published on July 4, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Pop Culture Freaks' have? A: 'Pop Culture Freaks' contains 310 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Pop Culture Freaks' have? A: 'Pop Culture Freaks' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Pop Culture Freaks'? A: 'Pop Culture Freaks' covers topics related to identity, including race, class, gender, sexuality, and disability, along with both quantitative and qualitative analyses of cultural production.
- Q: Is 'Pop Culture Freaks' suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'Pop Culture Freaks' is designed with a strong pedagogical focus, encouraging students to develop research questions and projects.
- Q: What new features are included in the revised edition? A: The revised edition of 'Pop Culture Freaks' includes updated examples and data to reflect the evolving landscape of pop culture.
- Q: Can 'Pop Culture Freaks' be used for research in media studies? A: 'Pop Culture Freaks' provides a broad overview of Communication & Media Studies, making it a suitable resource for research in this field.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'Pop Culture Freaks'? A: 'Pop Culture Freaks' is sold in new condition.