A survey of over 350 of the key terms central to cultural theory, this edition includes entries on colonialism, cyberculture, globalisation, terrorism and visual studies.

In this ninth edition of his award-winning introduction, John Storey presents a clear and critical survey of competing theories of and various approaches to popular culture. Its breadth and theoretical unity, exemplified through popular culture, means that it can be flexibly and relevantly applied across a number of disciplines.

In a series of interlinked essays encompassing music (baroque and rock), architecture, urban planning and literature, Iain Chambers weaves together a critique of Western humanism, exploring issues of colonization and migration, language and identity.

The authors provide a variety of perspectives on adult learning, drawing on sociology, psychology, adult education and applied research into how adults experience learning, what motivates it, and how best it might be developed.