A Companion to Popular Culture is a landmark survey of contemporary research in popular culture studies that offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the field.
Includes over two dozen essays covering the spectrum of popular culture studies from food to folklore and from TV to technology
Features contributions from established and up-and-coming scholars from a range of disciplines
Offers a detailed history of the study of popular culture
Balances new perspectives on the politics of culture with in-depth analysis of topics at the forefront of popular culture studies
About the Author
Gary Burns is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Northern Illinois University. A former President of the Popular Culture Association and former Executive Secretary of the Midwest Popular Culture Association, Professor Burns is Editor, with Thomas Kitts, of the journals Popular Music and Society and Rock Music Studies. He is the editor of two books on television and is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on popular music, music video, television, film, and other topics in popular culture studies.
