“Erudite and wide-ranging, perceptive and provocative, lively and up-to-date – Shane Blackman has produced a book with something to offer to just about anyone interested in drugs in contemporary society. Blackman uncovers hidden histories, points out the contradictions running through media, pop…
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“a fascinating, thorough and expertly argued discussion of the modes and practices of cultural policy in an increasingly globalized and neoliberal world.”European Journal of CommunicationRethinking Cultural Policy addresses issues concerning culture, economy and power in the age of new-liberal g…
Reviewers’ comments on the first edition“Marks the coming of age of the academic study of media sport.” Media, Culture & Society“The book is extremely well-written – ideal as a student text, yet also at the forefront of innovation.”International Review of Cultural Studies“A thoroug…
“brilliant… an impressive tour de force” Network*Why does collective memory matter?*How is social memory generated, maintained and reproduced?*How do we explain changes in the content and role of collective memory?Through a synthesis of old and new theories of social remembering, this book pro…
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*What is distinctive about urban life?*What key trends have shaped the contemporary city?*How have the city and urban cultures been explained by sociology and cultural studies?This is the first book to explore cities and urban life from the perspectives of both sociology and cultural theory. Through…
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* What is the relevance of the concept of risk to social policy?* Has risk replaced need as the key organizing principle of welfare provision?* Do current trends support the contention that policy development is risk-based?Traditionally, need has been the major mechanism for allocating resources in …
* What are the strengths and limitations of social surveys?* How can the principles of surveying be put into practice?* How are findings analysed and results presented?The survey has become a widely used technique for gathering information and opinions from individuals, organizations, and other grou…
