This 7th edition of this award-winning Cultural Theory and Popular Culture presents a clear and critical survey of competing theories of and various approaches to popular culture. Extensively revised, expanded and updated throughout it includes a new section on `The Contextuality of Meaning' and a brand new chapter on `The Materiality of Popular Culture'. Extensive updates have also been made to the companion website which interactive quizzes, links to relevant websites and a glossary of key terms.Retaining the accessible approach of previous editions, and using appropriate examples from the texts and practices of popular culture, this new edition remains a key introduction to the area. Skryť popis