RESEARCH METHODS FOR CULTURAL STUDIES, HB

Book Details

• Author: Michael Pickering

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2016

• ISBN: 9788131607848

• Pages: 248

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

Research Methods for Cultural Studies fills a critical gap in cultural studies by focusing on practical research methodologies. This comprehensive textbook offers a clear and accessible overview of various research methods, guiding students on how to apply them effectively in their own investigations. Emphasizing a multi-method approach, the book encourages learners to select and combine techniques best suited to their research topics.

The text explores key areas such as:

• Drawing on personal experience and understanding how narratives shape social meaning.

• Investigating cultural production processes and audience consumption behaviors.

• Applying both quantitative and qualitative approaches to cultural analysis.

• Examining visual imagery, written texts, and spoken discourse.

• Studying cultural memory and historical representations.

Contributors, alongside Michael Pickering, include Martin Barker, Aeron Davis, David Deacon, Emily Keightley, Steph Lawler, Anneke Meyer, Virginia Nightingale, and Sarah Pink.

Designed for upper-level undergraduates, taught Master’s students, and postgraduate researchers, this book is a valuable resource for anyone engaged in cultural inquiry, media studies, or sociological research. It equips readers with the tools and perspectives necessary to explore cultural life with academic rigor and practical insight.