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Introducing Cultural Studies: Learning through Practice (Learning Through Practice)
Introducing Cultural Studies Learning through Practice - Learning Through Practice
Author: David Walton
The fundamental task facing students of cultural studies is to apply theory to critical practice.  Introducing Cultural Studies: Learning through Practice provides readers with the conceptual tools to practice cultural analysis for themselves.  Further, readers will: —
  • Get a basic idea of the historical development of cul...  more »
  • Become familiar with important critics in the British cultural studies tradition
  • Get a concise but critically aware introduction to key concepts
  • Become conversant with some of the main areas of interest to cultural studies
  • Develop awareness of how theory can be transformed into practice
  • Develop the skills required to produce well-argued and informed projects
  • See, from numerous practical examples, how concepts work in practice


Each chapter has a short introduction to explain the basic content and a brief description of the main learning goals.  Chapters are concluded with brief summaries, references and advice on further reading.  The book is full of exercises to motivate readers to respond to the book in an active and enjoyable way.

This book, by combining heuristic thinking with creative-critical approaches, provides undergraduates with an assured, witty, engaging and essential introduction to cultural studies.

David Walton is affiliated with the Universidad de Murcia, and is Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies.
ISBN-13: 9781412918954
ISBN-10: 1412918952
Publication Date: 12/14/2007
Pages: 336
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Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Book Type: Paperback
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