Unlocking Social Theory with Popular Culture: Remixing Theoretical Influencers

Unlocking Social Theory with Popular Culture: Remixing Theoretical Influencers
ISBN-10
3030770117
ISBN-13
9783030770112
Category
Social Science
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2021-08-26
Publisher
Springer Nature
Authors
Alison Bedford, Naomi Barnes

Description

This book demonstrates how pop culture examples can be used to demystify complex social theory. It provides tangible, metaphorical examples that shows how it is possible to "do philosophy" rather than subscribe to a theorist by showing that each theorist intersects and overlaps with others. The book is embedded in the literary theory that tapping into background knowledge is a key step in helping people engage with new and difficult texts. It also acknowledges the important role of popular culture in developing comprehension. Using a choose your own adventure structure, this book not only shows students of social theory how various theories can be applied but also reveals the multitude of possible pathways theory provides for comprehending society.

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