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Everyday Life in the Postmodern World: An Introduction to Cultural Studies (Springer Texts in Social Sciences) - Softcover

Book 1 of 6: Springer Texts in Social Sciences

Berger, Arthur Asa

 
9783031079252: Everyday Life in the Postmodern World: An Introduction to Cultural Studies (Springer Texts in Social Sciences)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 3031079256 ISBN 13: 9783031079252
Publisher: Springer, 2022

Synopsis

This introductory textbook familiarizes students with ideas of key thinkers and perspectives related to postmodern thought and everyday life. The book is unique in that it offers selections from key passages of works of important thinkers as well as from some of the author's own publications that serve as examples of how to interpret various aspects of culture. The book draws in readers with its engaging and conversational style and use of cases, illustrations and photographs, including fun discussions on everyday life under pandemic restrictions. This is a must read for students taking courses in sociology, cultural anthropology, culture and media studies, linguistics, social philosophy, and for specific courses on postmodernism.

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About the Author

Arthur Asa Berger is Professor Emeritus of Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts, San Francisco State University. He is the author of more than 100 articles and 80 books on popular culture, media, communication, semiotics, humor and tourism. He had a Fulbright fellowship and taught at the University of Milan in 1963. He has also lectured at many universities outside of the US, including in Iran, China, Argentina, France, Germany, Mexico, and Turkey. His books have been translated into 10 languages.

From the Back Cover

This introductory textbook familiarizes students with ideas of key thinkers and perspectives related to postmodern thought and everyday life. The book is unique in that it offers selections from key passages of works of important thinkers as well as from some of the author's own publications that serve as examples of how to interpret various aspects of culture. The book draws in readers with its engaging and conversational style and use of cases, illustrations and photographs, including fun discussions on everyday life under pandemic restrictions. This is a must read for students taking courses in sociology, cultural anthropology, culture and media studies, linguistics, social philosophy, and for specific courses on postmodernism.

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3031079256
ISBN 13 
9783031079252
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
183