"The most important Marxist cultural theorist after Gramsci,
Williams' contributions go well beyond the critical tradition,
supplying insights of great significance for cultural sociology
today... I have never read Williams without finding something
worthwhile, something subtle, some idea of great importance" -
Jeffrey C. Alexander, Professor of Sociology, Yale University
Celebrating the significant intellectual legacy and enduring
influence of Raymond Williams, this exciting collection introduces
a whole new generation to his work.
Jim McGuigan reasserts and rebalances Williams' reputation
within the social sciences by collecting and introducing key pieces
of his work. Providing context and clarity he powerfully evokes the
major contribution Williams has made to sociology, media and
communication and cultural studies. Powerfully asserting the
on-going relevance of Williams within our contemporary neoliberal
and digital age, the book: Includes texts which have never been
anthologised before Situates Williams' work both biographically and
historically Provides a comprehensive introduction to Williams'
social-scientific work Demonstrates the enduring relevance of
cultural materialism.
Original and persuasive this book will be of interest to anyone
involved in theoretical and methodological modules within
sociology, media and communication studies and cultural
studies.
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