Italian Cultural Studies: An Introduction - Hardcover

Forgacs, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198715080 ISBN 13: 9780198715085

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1996

Synopsis

This is an up-to-date, illustrated introduction to the study of modern Italian culture containing nineteen chapters by specialists in the field of language, politics, religious, ethnic, and gender identities, the mass media, cultural policy, and stars. Adopting a unique and accessible interdisciplinary focus, Italian Cultural Studies: An Introduction presents a variety of new perspectives on modern Italian culture. Each of the four parts explore diverse aspects of culture in Italy. 'Geographies' questions received notions of the Italian nation, the family, the 'South' and corruption; it also looks at anthropological approaches to culture and at Italy's linguistic pluralism. 'Identities' examines gender, religion, politics, and ethnicity as a means with which people define themselves and others. 'Media' explores the press, literature, television, and cinema. 'Culture and Society' brings together historical analyses of cultural policy, stars and style, and popular music. Each part is followed by sample analyses of visual materials and includes guidance on further reading. A chronology of political and cultural events since 1900 is also provided. This book is intended for students, teachers, and general readers of modern Italian culture.

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Review

... for those unfamiliar with contemporary Italy, this is a lucid and lively introduction. Mabel Berezin, University of California, Los Angeles; American Jnl of Sociology March 1998

I have the highest praise for this book. Its design is unique for a book that is so accessible and useful to students ... The book's articles cover a variety of subjects that, until now, have often been treated poorly (if at all) in English-Language publications. I am confident that this work will be of great interest to scholars and students in many disciplines. (George Ferzoco, University of Exeter)

From the Back Cover

Adopting a unique and accessible interdisciplinary focus, 'Italian Cultural Studies: An Introduction' presents a variety of new perspectives on modern Italian culture. The four parts of the book explore diverse aspects of culture in Italy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0198715080
• ISBN 13: 9780198715085
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 384