Cultural Sociology

Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology.  A timely introductory overview to this increasingly significant field which provides invaluable summaries of key studies and approaches within cultural sociology Clearly written and designed, with accessible summaries of thematic topics, covering race, class, politics, religion, media, fashion, and music International experts contribute chapters in their field of research, including a chapter by David Chaney, a founder of cultural sociology Offers a unified set of theoretical and methodological tools for those wishing to apply a cultural sociological approach in their work

Notes on Authors Preface Glossary of Terms Part I: Theory and Method 1 Starting to Write a History of the Present Day: Culture and Sociology David Chaney 2 Defining Cultural Sociology  3 Methodological Issues in Cultural Sociology  Part II: New Cultural Identities 4 Class, Culture and Social Difference  5 Gender and Sexuality  6 Racism, ‘Race’ and Difference  7 Bodies and Identities  Part III: Fragmented Ideology 8 Politics and Culture  9 Globalization  10 Culture and Religion  Part IV: Leisure and Lifestyle 11 Popular Music: Place, Identity, Community  12 Fashion Logics and the Cultural Economy: The Social Power of Tastes, Aesthetics and Style  13 Food, Eating and Culture  14 Media, Culture and Public Life  References  Index