Cultural Studies and Beyond Fragments of Empire

Despite the popularity of Cultural Studies in the past few years, most accounts of it lack any historical depth or comparative breadth. Ioan Davies, who was in at the birth of Cultural Studies in Britain and followed its development in many parts of the world, is uniquely qualified to fill this gap. Cultural Studies and Beyond traces the origins, growth and diffusion of the subject. The author introduces the central theoretical issues, as well as the key personalities. This lively book will be essential to all those attempting to understand the state of Cultural Studies in the West today.Davies, Ioan is the author of 'Cultural Studies and Beyond Fragments of Empire' with ISBN 9780415038379 and ISBN 0415038375.