Brian Longhurst Boeken

The book emphasizes the significance of place and locality in the context of globalization, arguing that despite global interconnectedness, people's sense of belonging is deeply rooted in their local environments. It explores how identity and community are shaped by geographical factors, highlighting the enduring importance of local connections in an increasingly globalized world. Through various perspectives, it challenges the notion that globalization diminishes the relevance of local identities.

Gives an overview of Media Studies, covering print, digital and broadcast media, as well as the theories, technicalities and key figures involved. This work is intended for those with an interest in the media and the wider cultural arena.

The third edition of Popular Music and Society is fully revised and updated, deftly exploring the study of popular music in the context of wider debates in sociology and media and cultural studies. Astute and accessible, it continues to set the agenda for research and teaching in this area. The book begins by examining the ways in which popular music is produced, before moving on to explore its structure as text and the ways in which audiences understand and use music. Packed with up-to-date examples and data on the contemporary production and consumption of popular music, the book includes overviews and critiques of theoretical approaches to this exciting area of study and outlines the most important empirical studies which have shaped the discipline. Topics covered include: The contemporary organization of the music industry The effects of technological change on production The history and politics of popular music Gender, sexuality and ethnicity Subcultures Fans and music celebrities This new edition adds sections on the impact of digital media on popular music production and consumption and incorporates original ethnographic research on musicianship and musical practices. It will continue to be required reading for students of the sociology of culture, media and communication studies, and popular culture.

Culture and cultural studies -- Culture, communication and representation -- Culture, power, globalization and inequality -- Consumption, collaboration and digital media -- Researching culture, communication and media -- Topographies of culture: geography, meaning and power -- Politics and culture -- Cultured bodies -- Audiences, fans, subcultures and postsubcultures -- Visual culture

The book, first published in 1994, offers insights into its subject matter through a scholarly lens, reflecting the academic rigor associated with Routledge, a respected imprint of Taylor & Francis. It delves into themes relevant to its field, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The work is positioned to contribute significantly to ongoing discussions and research, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals alike.

The narrative centers on Brian Longhurst's transformative experiences with Jesus as his guide, offering insights into spiritual reality with a blend of humor and clarity. Longhurst shares his journey in a relatable manner, making profound concepts accessible to readers. The book conveys a sense of peace and empowerment, encouraging individuals to explore their own spiritual paths while highlighting the wisdom and love found in divine guidance.

Exploring the concept of Heaven, the author presents a vision of its reality and accessibility, emphasizing the loving care and guidance available to everyone in the present moment. This book invites readers to embrace the possibility of divine support and connection, encouraging a deeper understanding of spiritual existence. Through personal insights and reflections, it aims to inspire acceptance of a benevolent presence that influences our lives daily.

Should human organs be bought and sold? Is it right that richer people should be able to pay poorer people to wait in a queue for them? Should objects in museums ever be sold? The assumption underlying such questions is that there are things that should not be bought and sold because it would give them a financial value that would replace some other, and dearly held, human value. Those who ask questions of this kind often fear that the replacement of human by money values – a process of commodification – is sweeping all before it. However, as Nicholas Abercrombie argues, commodification can be, and has been, resisted by the development of a moral climate that defines certain things as outside a market. That resistance, however, is never complete because the two regimes of value – human and money – are both necessary for the sustainability of society. His analysis of these processes offers a thought-provoking read that will appeal to students and scholars interested in market capitalism and culture.

In this work the author argues for the continuing relevance of Karl Mannheim's sociology of knowledge. The book contains an original interpretation of Mannheim and considers various criticisms of him, together with his views on relativism and the intellectuals