Pop-Lit: Essays in Retrospection edited by Subir Dhar, Monikinkini Basu and Swarnendu Dam
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Pop-Lit: Essays in Retrospection
Edited by Subir Dhar, Monikinkini Basu and Swarnendu Dam
©Department of English, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata.
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First Edition 2025
Cover- Swarnendu Dam
ISBN: 978-81-988004-0-4
ISBN-10: 81-988004-0-9
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This edited volume offers a comprehensive collection of critical essays that explore the multifaceted role of popular culture in society. Through a variety of theoretical lenses, the essays examine how popular culture, from mass media to everyday cultural practices, shapes societal norms, values, and power structures. Drawing on seminal works from thinkers such as Matthew Arnold, the Frankfurt School, and the Birmingham School, the book traces the evolution of cultural studies and its impact on understanding mass culture. Essays address key topics such as the commodification of culture, the passive consumption promoted by the “culture industry”, and the active agency of audiences in interpreting and resisting cultural messages. The volume also highlights how popular culture reflects and challenges dominant ideologies, emphasizing the role of marginalized groups in creating alternative cultural meanings. With its wide-ranging perspectives, this book provides valuable insights into the intersection of culture, politics, and everyday life.