Consumption and Everyday Life(1st Edition) (Culture, Media and Identities series) by DrHughMackay, H. Msckay Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 1997 by Sage Publications Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7619-5438-5, ISBN: 0-7619-5438-4
"Reviewing key contemporary issues and debates about consumption, this book portrays and assesses the varied and complex intersections of consumption and everyday life.Throughout, the contributors show how cultural consumption involves a range of active, creative and critical practices. The rich and idiosyncratic nature of local consumption practices is illustrated through cases from different parts of the world. Through such cases the c ..."
"Information Technology and Society examines the social, political and technological implications of the information revolution. The book: - explores the major social and technological issues surrounding the introduction of information technology (IT) into everyday life - presents historical and comparative perspectives on the social and technological processes involved in the uses of, control of and access to IT - critically examines th ..."
""Arguably the most famous book in its field... In theoretical terms, the legacy of Doing Cultural Studies confirms that this classic read is not just about the Walkman itself, but represents a series of clear observations about the symbolic meanings of culture." - LSE Review of Books Why think about the Walkman in the 21st century? Can the Walkman help us understand today’s media and cultural practices? Through the notion of the 'circu ..."
The Media Reader(1st Edition) Continuity and Transformation (Published in association with The Open University) by HughMackay, Tim O'sullivan, DrHughMackay Hardcover, 448 Pages, Published 1999 by Sage Publications Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7619-6249-6, ISBN: 0-7619-6249-2
"`Alertness to the changing terms of debate, familiarity with the latest scholarship and a shrewd, practical sense of what works in teaching make this collection a very worthwhile addition to course reading lists′ - John Corner, University of Liverpool The Media Reader is an essential sourcebook of key statements about transformations in media culture. The Reader explores the technological, economic, social and cultural processes implic ..."
York Notes Companions(1st Edition) Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama by DrHughMackay Paperback, 360 Pages, Published 2010 by Pearson ISBN-13: 978-1-4082-0480-1, ISBN: 1-4082-0480-0
"This companion brings Renaissance drama to life by considering such classic plays as Hamlet, Othello and Dr Faustus from the perspective of contemporary theatre-goers. Discussions of Shakespeare’s masterpieces are accompanied by examinations of the work of lesser known playwrights and commentators, while chapters on “Madness and Subjectivity”, “Rhetoric and Performance” and “Nation-Building” provide a variety of key critical perspectiv ..."
Right & Wrong How to Decide for Yourself by DrHughMackay, Charles "Bud" Tingwell Cd, Published 2013 by Bolinda Audio Audiobook, Mp3 Audio, Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-74316-001-5, ISBN: 1-74316-001-1
"In life there are few, if any, moral absolutes for us to rely on, and facing an increasing array of choices we often lack the confidence of knowing we have made the right choice. In Right & Wrong, respected social commentator Hugh Mackay suggests some personal strategies that will make it easier to work out what is right and wrong for each of us in a particular situation. In an engaging, conversational style, Mackay tackles the minefi ..."
""Arguably the most famous book in its field... In theoretical terms, the legacy of Doing Cultural Studies confirms that this classic read is not just about the Walkman itself, but represents a series of clear observations about the symbolic meanings of culture." - LSE Review of Books Why think about the Walkman in the 21st century? Can the Walkman help us understand today’s media and cultural practices? Through the notion of the ′circu ..."
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"In recent years `culture' has become a central concern in a wide range of fields and disciplines. This book introduces the main substantive and theoretical strands of this `turn to culture' through the medium of a particular case study: that of the Sony Walkman. Using the example of the Walkman, the book indicates how and why cultural practices and institutions have come to play such a crucial part in our lives, and introduces some of t ..."
Brown Bear (Paperback) by Laurie Perry, DrHughMackay Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 2010 by America Star Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4560-1508-4, ISBN: 1-4560-1508-7
"In recent years `culture' has become a central concern in a wide range of fields and disciplines. This book introduces the main substantive and theoretical strands of this `turn to culture' through the medium of a particular case study: that of the Sony Walkman. Using the example of the Walkman, the book indicates how and why cultural practices and institutions have come to play such a crucial part in our lives, and introduces some of t ..."
"Excerpt from Memoirs of the War Carried on in Scotland and Ireland, 1689-1691Memoirs of the War Carried on in Scotland and Ireland, 1689-1691 was written by Hugh Mackay in 1833. This is a 381 page book, containing 139288 words and 3 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction ..."
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York Notes Companions Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama by DrHughMackay 360 Pages, Published 2013 by Pearson Uk ISBN-13: 978-1-292-00392-4, ISBN: 1-292-00392-8
"1 See the introduction by Robert S. Miola to Ben Jonson's Every Man in His
Humour, Revels Plays (Manchester: ... Despite a number of correspondences in
terms of content, however, these plays retain a Romantic/New Comedy form ...
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Right & Wrong how to decide for yourself: Library Edition by DrHughMackay, Bud Tingwell Cd, Published 2013 by Bolinda Audio ISBN-13: 978-1-74317-427-2, ISBN: 1-74317-427-6