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Identity and Difference (Culture, Media and Identities series)
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Product Description
`The book is easy to use and its layout demonstrates some skill in constructing volumes that `work' as study guides and reference tools. The merit of this book goes well beyond its suitability for course applications. Contemporary ideas on identity provide new meanings for an old concept' - Multilingual and Multicultural
In recent years, identity and difference have been the focus of key debates in cultural studies. This broad-ranging book examines the challenge of these debates and outlines their applications to central questions of gender, sexuality, embodiment, health, `race' and nation.
The text renders accessible some of the most exciting and controversial issues in recent cultural studies. It combines theoretical explanation with in-depth discussion of key areas of contested identities, together with activities and selected readings.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #158099 in Books
- Published on: 1997-03-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Editorial Reviews
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`The book is easy to use and its layout demonstrates some skill in constructing volumes that `work' as study guides and reference tools. The merit of this book goes well beyond its suitability for course applications. Contemporary ideas on identity provide new meanings for an old concept' - Multilingual and Multicultural
Customer Reviews
great layout, well written
This book was recommended by two of my Anthropology lecturers. It is well layed out dividing into well structured chapters. Each chapter is written by a specialist in the field, and at the end of each chapter there are extra readings to back up or give another viewpoint to what was just read. This book is very good if you want to read articles from various anthropological writer, but you do not want to purchase each of their books. It has really helped me in my degree coursework, and is well worth reading even if you do not need the info for an essay as it broadens your understanding. The chapter by Susan Benson on Bodies and eating disorders is esspecially well written and simple to read.
