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Brings together studies of cultural institutions in Manchester from 1850 to the present day, giving an unprecedented account of the city's cultural evolution -- .

(Paperback)

Brings together studies of cultural institutions in Manchester from 1850 to the present day, giving an unprecedented account of the city's cultural evolution. -- .

(Hardback, 2nd ed. 1993)

An overview of theories and studies which contribute to the project of a sociology of art, ranging from sociology to art history, literary theory, feminism and media studies. The author addresses the key questions of the role of the reader/viewer, the nature of authorship, and the possibility of cultural politics.