Italian Cultural Studies: An Introduction

David Forgacs, Robert Lumley

ISBN 10: 0198715099 / ISBN 13: 9780198715092

Published by Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Italian Cultural Studies: An Introduction
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198715099
• ISBN 13: 9780198715092
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 590 grams

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Synopsis

This illustrated introduction to the study of modern Italian culture brings together specialists in the fields of language; politics; religious, ethnic, and gender identities; the mass media; cultural policy; and movie stars. In four thematic sections, the contributors elucidate their own slice of Italian culture. Geographies questions received notions of the Italian nation, the family, the "South" and corruption; it also looks at anthropological approaches to culture and at Italy's linguistic pluralism. Identities examines gender, religion, politics, and ethnicity as a means by which people define themselves and others. Media explores the press, literature, television, and cinema. Culture and Society brings together historical analyses of cultural policy, stars and style, and popular music. The book includes guidance for further reading and a chronology of political and cultural events since 1900.

About the Author

David D. Forgacs is a Fellow of Gonville and Caius and University Lecturer in Italian at Cambridge University.
Robert R. Lumley is Lecturer in Italian Studies at University College, London