Interrogating popular culture

Interrogating Popular Culture: Key Questions offers an accessible introduction to the study of popular culture, both historical and contemporary. Beginning from the assumption that cultural systems are dynamic, contradictory, and hard to pin down, Stacy Takacs explores the field through a survey of important questions, addressing:Definitions: What is popular culture? How has it developed over time? What functions does it serve?Method: What is a proper object of study? How should we analyze and interpret popular texts and practices?Influence: How does popular culture relate to social power and