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Reference - Research Methods in Cultural Studies (Research Methods for the Arts and the Humanities)

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Book Synopsis: This new textbook addresses the neglect of practical research methods in cultural studies. It provides students with clearly written overviews of research methods in cultural studies, along with guidelines on how to put these methods into operation. It advocates a multi-method approach, with students drawing from a pool of techniques and approaches suitable for their own topics of investigation. The book covers the following main areas:

  • Drawing on experience, and studying how narratives make sense of experience.
  • Investigating production processes in the cultural industries, and the consumption and assimilation of cultural products by audiences and fans.
  • Taking both quantitative and qualitative approaches to the study of cultural life.
  • Analysing visual images and both spoken and written forms of discourse.
  • Exploring cultural memory and historical representation.

The contributors, along with Michael Pickering, are Martin Barker, Aeron Davis, David Deacon, Emily Keightley, Steph Lawler, Anneke Meyer, Virginia Nightingale, and Sarah Pink. The book is designed for use by students on upper-level undergraduate and taught Masters-level courses as well as postgraduate research students and cultural studies researchers more generally. It will be of enormous value across all fields of study involved in cultural enquiry and analysis.

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Are you tired of textbooks that neglect practical research methods in cultural studies? Look no further! Introducing Research Methods in Cultural Studies, the ultimate guide to conducting effective research in the arts and humanities. This comprehensive textbook provides students with clear overviews of research methods, along with practical guidelines on how to implement them.

With a multi-method approach, this book empowers students to choose from a wide range of techniques and approaches that best suit their topics of investigation. From studying narratives that shape our experiences to exploring the production and consumption of cultural products, this book covers it all.

Whether you prefer quantitative or qualitative approaches, Research Methods in Cultural Studies has got you covered. Uncover the power of visual images and examine the intricacies of spoken and written discourse. Dive into the depths of cultural memory and historical representation, shedding light on the interconnectedness of our past and present.

Written by renowned experts in the field, including Michael Pickering and a team of esteemed contributors, this book is a valuable resource for students on upper-level undergraduate and taught Masters-level courses. Postgraduate research students and cultural studies researchers will also find immense value in its pages. No matter your area of study, Research Methods in Cultural Studies is an indispensable tool for cultural enquiry and analysis.

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