{"product_id":"italian-cultural-studies","title":"Italian Cultural Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an up-to-date, illustrated introduction to the study                   of modern Italian culture containing nineteen chapters by                   specialists in the  field of language, politics, religious,                  ethnic, and gender identities, the mass media, cultural                   policy, and stars.                                       Adopting a unique and accessible interdisciplinary focus,                  \n\u003cbr\u003eItalian Cultural Studies: An Introduction presents a     variety of new perspectives on modern Italian culture.                                       Each of the four parts explore\n\u003cbr\u003ediverse aspects of culture                   in Italy. '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 with  which      people define themselves and others. 'Media' explores the                   press, \n\u003cbr\u003eliterature, television, and cinema. 'Culture and Society' brings together historical analyses of cultural  policy, stars and style, and popular music. Each part is followed by sample analyses of visual\n\u003cbr\u003ematerials and includes guidance in further reading. A chronology of political and cultural events since 1900 is also provided. Drawing on the expertise of leading authorities Italian Cultural Studies will be essential reading for   anyone interested in modern Italy and its culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43934971166958,"sku":"9780198715092","price":96.86,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780198715092.jpg?v=1706228106","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/italian-cultural-studies","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}