Communication and Culture: An Introduction

Communication and Culture: An Introduction

by Tony Schirato (Author), Susan Yell (Author)

Synopsis

From Saussure to Bourdieu, from Freud to Fouclault, this book outlines a range of theoretical approaches to the study of communication and culture. Concepts are introduced in everyday particular contexts to demonstrate the essential skills of textual analysis. The book focuses on three 'primary' systems of communication: spoken, written and visual. Examples are chosen from contemporary popular culture and common social and cultural practices in a range of media, including newspapers, magazines, television, film, politics, internet discussions and ordinary speech.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 222
Edition: First
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Published: 11 Apr 2000

ISBN 10: 076196827X
ISBN 13: 9780761968276

Author Bio
Tony Schirato teaches and researches in the areas of cultural theory, media literacy, and sport and the media. He has co-authored books on the work of Michel Foucault and Pierre Bourdieu, and also on communication and cultural literacy, globalisation, Asian cultural politics and visual culture. His most recent book is on sports culture. He is currently co-authoring a book on the work of gender theorist Judith Butler.