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- catalog abstract ""The rise of cultural studies has raised the profile of 'culture' as a unifying theme in contemporary social theory and research. But does it make sense to regard popular culture as coherent? Is the acceptance of 'postmodern culture' simply an excuse for neglecting to address the deep and frustrating contradictions in culture?" "In this book one of the most accomplished and thoughtful cultural commentators of the day invites us to regard contemporary culture as incoherent, and to honestly and soberly confront the contradictory nature of cultural relations. These themes are exploited and developed through an examination of fashion, feminism, consumer culture, representation and postmodernism." "Wilson recognizes that postmodernism permitted the reappropriation of subjects that were not previously considered worthy of attention, or that were opposed to the idea of emancipation. Chief among these was fashion, but the association of an interest in this deeply serious and culturally significant subject with a revisionist project raises doubts about the coherence of postmodernism itself." "This book uses examples from popular culture to illustrate its arguments. The Contradictions of Culture broaches questions that go to the heart of the study of contemporary culture. It is for students of the sociology of culture and cultural studies."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12280213.
- catalog created "2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2001.".
- catalog description ""The rise of cultural studies has raised the profile of 'culture' as a unifying theme in contemporary social theory and research. But does it make sense to regard popular culture as coherent? Is the acceptance of 'postmodern culture' simply an excuse for neglecting to address the deep and frustrating contradictions in culture?" "In this book one of the most accomplished and thoughtful cultural commentators of the day invites us to regard contemporary culture as incoherent, and to honestly and soberly confront the contradictory nature of cultural relations. These themes are exploited and developed through an examination of fashion, feminism, consumer culture, representation and postmodernism." "Wilson recognizes that postmodernism permitted the reappropriation of subjects that were not previously considered worthy of attention, or that were opposed to the idea of emancipation. Chief among these was fashion, but the association of an interest in this deeply serious and culturally significant subject with a revisionist project raises doubts about the coherence of postmodernism itself." "This book uses examples from popular culture to illustrate its arguments. The Contradictions of Culture broaches questions that go to the heart of the study of contemporary culture. It is for students of the sociology of culture and cultural studies."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-162) and index.".
- catalog extent "167 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0761969748".
- catalog identifier "0761969756 (pbk)".
- catalog isPartOf "Theory, culture & society (Unnumbered)".
- catalog isPartOf "Theory, culture & society".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE,".
- catalog subject "305.42 21".
- catalog subject "Feminism.".
- catalog subject "HQ1122 .W56 2001".
- catalog subject "Sociology, Urban.".
- catalog subject "Women Sociological aspects.".
- catalog title "The contradictions of culture : cities, culture, women / Elizabeth Wilson.".
- catalog type "text".