An understanding of culture and identity is essential for new sociologists. This student-focused text explains the themes and theories behind these core ideas. With up-to-date discussion of 'chavs', masculinity and social networking, skills-based activities and practice exam questions, this is invaluable reading for anyone new to this topic.
WARREN KIDD is a senior lecturer in the School of Education at the University of East London, UK. He is an experienced lecturer is Sociology at undergraduate level and has also taught A Level Sociology.ALISON TEAGLE is head of Sociology and Psychology at St. Paul's Catholic College, West Sussex, UK. She is an experienced teacher of A Level Sociology.
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IntroductionKey Issues in the Study of Culture and IdentityClassical Views on Culture and IdentityThe Development of 'Action' Sociology and InteractionistsSocialisation, Self Identity and the Life CourseHow much 'Agency' do Individuals have in Culture?Modern and Postmodern Culture and IdentityMass Culture and Popular CultureYouth Culture and Sub-CultureSemiology, Structuralism and Post-StructuralismClass and ConsumptionSex and Gender – Femininity and MasculinityEthnicity and IdentityCommunity, Nation and Globalization.
