Readings in Sociology of Popular Culture 1st Edition – PDF/EPUB Version Downloadable

Readings in the Sociology of Popular Culture brings a sociological awareness and approach to the study of popular culture—a new, exciting, and growing field within the discipline of sociology.

The material in the book examines six areas of popular culture: subculture and youth culture, the cinema, music, sports, television, and technology and social media. Within these broad categories, students will learn about singular aspects of our current popular culture, including the impact of country music icons like Elvis Presley on modern constructions of masculinity, the social impact of the iPhone, Mad Men, homosexuality, and television style, and the powerful links between teenagers, status, and consumerism.

Through readings, theoretical insights, and framing, Readings in the Sociology of Popular Culture provides students with a deeper understanding of popular culture as a social phenomenon.

The book is best suited to introductory courses in the specialization and classes in popular culture studies. It is also a useful supplemental reader for courses in American studies and communication studies.