David P Christopher

British Culture

An Introduction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This third edition of British Culture is the complete introduction to culture and the arts in Britain today. Extensively illustrated and incredibly student-friendly, this edition offers a wider range of topics and greater emphasis on business, culture and the growing influence of globalization on outstanding artists and developments in the field. The new edition features: * fully revised and updated chapters * new chapters on media, cyberculture and festivals * follow-up activities and weblinks. This title is an engaging study of contemporary life and arts and, together with its companion website, is essential reading for every student of modern Britain.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 330
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Mai 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 157mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 635g
• ISBN-13: 9780415810821
• ISBN-10: 0415810825
• Artikelnr.: 40820776

Autorenporträt

Formerly Associate Professor at the University of La Rioja, Dr. David Christopher is a researcher and author in Culture, Media and Language, and collaborates with universities and arts organizations worldwide.

Inhaltsangabe

List of figures. List of tables. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Timeline.
1. The Social and Cultural Context 2. Language in Culture 3. Cyberculture
4. Newspapers, Magazines and Journalism 5. Literature 6. Theatre 7. Cinema
8. Television and Radio 9. Art and Architecture 10. Popular Music and
Fashion 11. Sport 12. Heritage and Festivals. Glossary. Index.