New Keywords

New KeywordsDiscover the essential resource for understanding contemporary culture with 'New Keywords: A Revised Vocabulary of Culture and Society'. This groundbreaking book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2005, is an updated and comprehensive guide that builds on Raymond Williams' seminal work. With 454 pages of insightful entries, this volume brings together a stellar team of internationally renowned scholars and thought leaders in cultural studies. Explore

Discover the essential resource for understanding contemporary culture with 'New Keywords: A Revised Vocabulary of Culture and Society'. This groundbreaking book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2005, is an updated and comprehensive guide that builds on Raymond Williams' seminal work. With 454 pages of insightful entries, this volume brings together a stellar team of internationally renowned scholars and thought leaders in cultural studies. Explore 142 signed entries that cover a wide range of topics, from art, commodity, and fundamentalism to youth, utopia, and the complexities of virtual realities in today's society. Each entry is designed to capture the practices, institutions, and rich debates of modern culture, making this a valuable reference for students, educators, and anyone curious about the evolution of language in our changing world. This revised edition not only showcases the transformation of society over the last 25 years but also includes a bibliographic resource for research and cross-referencing, enhancing its utility as a scholarly tool. For those passionate about culture and society, 'New Keywords' is an indispensable addition to your library. Please note that shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780631225690
Year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 454


Description:
Over 25 years ago, Raymond Williams? Keywords: A
Vocabulary of Culture and Society set the standard for how we
understand and use the language of culture and society. Now, three
luminaries in the field of cultural studies have assembled a volume
that builds on and updates Williams? classic, reflecting the
transformation in culture and society since its publication. New
Keywords: A Revised Vocabulary of Culture and Society is a
state-of-the-art reference for students, teachers and culture
vultures everywhere.




Assembles a stellar team of internationally renowned and
interdisciplinary social thinkers and theorists









Showcases 142 signed entries ? from art,
commodity, and fundamentalism to youth,
utopia, the virtual, and the West
? that capture the practices, institutions, and debates of
contemporary society









Builds on and updates Raymond Williams?s classic
Keywords: A Vocabulary of Culture and Society, by reflecting the
transformation in culture and society over the last 25 years









Includes a bibliographic resource to guide research and
cross-referencing









The book is supported by a website:
www.blackwellpublishing.com/newkeywords.