Italian Cultural Studies: An Introduction - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198715099 ISBN 13: 9780198715092

Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2002

Synopsis

This illustrated introduction to the study of modern Italian culture brings together specialists in the fields of language; politics; religious, ethnic, and gender identities; the mass media; cultural policy; and movie stars. In four thematic sections, the contributors elucidate their own slice of Italian culture. 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 by 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. The book includes guidance for further reading and a chronology of political and cultural events since 1900.

About this title

About the Author

David D. Forgacs is a Fellow of Gonville and Caius and University Lecturer in Italian at Cambridge University.
Robert R. Lumley is Lecturer in Italian Studies at University College, London

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, U.S.A.
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198715099
• ISBN 13: 9780198715092
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: Forgacs David