Communication and Discourse Theory

Communication and Discourse TheoryDrawing on a variety of case studies, ranging from the politics of reality TV to the representation of populism, Communication and Discourse Theory highlights both the radical contingent nature and the hegemonic workings of media and communication practices. The introductory chapter 'Discourse Theory, Media and Communication, and the Work of the Brussels Discourse Theory Group' is available to download for free through Open Access. Click here for more

the Belle Époque

Ellis trains his attention on those whose music and persona exude defiance to investigate the nature of rock humour and how these groups have used it to attack prevailing social structures

New Books Network (New Books in Performing Arts) interview with Jacki Apple

material studies and sociology

Chinatown is a neighbourhood of dramatic colour and exotic touches

this work looks at the guiding principles

Instafame charts the impact of Instagram – one of the world's most popular social media platforms – on visual culture in the decade following its launch

This book uses a theatre arts programme at a Midwestern high school to explore how change

People’s Pornography provides a unique angle on the robust voices involved in the debate over about pornography’s globalization

Mads Dejbjerg Lind

The resulting collection is both critical and respectful

World Film Locations: Venice provides both a colourful guide to