Cultural Studies Course Set

A two-book set on cultural studies for courses across a range of disciplines This set includes two books: Cultural Studies: An Anthology and Cultural Studies: A Practical Introduction. The anthology features a collection of classic and contemporary essays within the field of cultural studies. The book can be used in courses ranging from communications to anthropology. The introductory textbook is a companion to the anthology. This book encourages students to explore the diverse fields in the area of cultural studies, from visual culture to music. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field and provides chapter exercises and activities.

J. Michael Ryan is Assistant Professor of Sociology at The American University in Cairo. He has previously taught at Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales in Quito, Ecuador and the University of Maryland in the United States. He is co-editor of The Concise Encyclopedia of Sociology and the forthcoming Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory. Before returning to academia, Dr. Ryan worked as a research methodologist at the National Center for Health Statistics in Washington, D.C. His research interests include consumer culture, gender, sexualities, and globalization.