An understanding of culture and identity is essential for new sociologists. This student-focused text explains the themes and theories behind these core ideas. With up-to-date discussion of 'chavs', masculinity and social networking,skills-based activities and a new chapter on research, this is invaluable reading for anyone new to this topic. INDICE: Introduction.Key Issues in the Study of Culture and Identity.Classical Views on Culture and Identity.The Development of 'Action' Sociology and Interactionists .Socialisation, Self Identity and the Life Course .How much 'Agency' do Individuals have in Culture?.Modern and Postmodern Culture and Identity.Mass Culture and Popular Culture.Youth Culture and Sub-Culture.Semiology, Structuralism and Post-Structuralism.Class and Consumption.Sex and Gender - Femininity and Masculinity.Ethnicity and Identity.Community, Nation and Globalization .
- ISBN: 978-0-230-28102-8
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 280
- Fecha Publicación: 31/08/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido