Dictionary of Cultural Theorists

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This is an alphabetically organized guide to the most influential cultural theorists of the 19th and 20th centuries, aiming to provide coverage across the whole field of cultural studies. The intellectual portraits are drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds - philosophy, economics, sociology, literary criticism, linguistics, psychology and other disciplines from the humanities and social sciences. Each entry includes influences, key words and intellectual associations and suggested reading.

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The theorists described in this Dictionary enable us to make sense of our present moment, to understand its constituents, and to move forward into a better future. Professor Douglas Kellner, University of Californi An enjoyable introduction to over 200 cultural theorists well-written and accessible one of the better examples of this kind of enterprise. Theory, Identity and Gender Resources An enjoyable introduction to over 200 cultral theorists well written and accessible one of the better examples of this kind of enterprise Theory, Identity and Gender Resources

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Ellis Cashmore, Staffordshire University, UK
Chris Rojeck, Brunel University, UK