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Understanding Fandom

An Introduction to the Study of Media Fan Culture

By: Mark Duffett

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Understanding Fandom

An Introduction to the Study of Media Fan Culture

By: Mark Duffett

Fans used to be seen as an overly obsessed fraction of the audience. In the last few decades, shifts in media technology and production have instead made fandom a central mode of consumption. A range of ideas has emerged to explore different facets of this growing phenomenon. With a foreword by Matt Hills, Understanding Fandom introduces the whole field of fan research by looking at the history of debate, key paradigms and methodological issues. The book discusses insights from scholars working with fans of different texts, genres and media forms, including television and popular music. Mark Duffett shows that fan research is an emergent interdisciplinary field with its own key thinkers: a tradition that is distinct from both textual analysis and reception studies. Drawing on a range of debates from media studies, cultural studies and psychology, Duffett argues that fandom is a particular kind of engagement with the power relations of media culture.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1623565855

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Counting Down Elvis

His 100 Finest Songs

By: Mark Duffett

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Counting Down Elvis

His 100 Finest Songs

By: Mark Duffett

Over the course of the last six decades, Elvis Presley has sold more than a billion records; his music has touched nearly every modern listener. Despite an avalanche of books on his life, there are, surprisingly, few about his musical creativity. In Counting Down Elvis: His 100 Finest Songs, Mark Duffett urges readers to put aside the misleading stereotypes and rumor-filled debates about Elvis and listen once again to the legend who emerged from Memphis. Elvis had a unique approach to music—one that was both powerful and versatile. In a career stretching across more than twenty years, Presley changed the face of popular music, drawing together genres—from country and blues to contemporary folk—and placing a unique stamp on all of them. Counting Down Elvis: His 100 Finest Songs explores the full range of Presley recordings, from his earliest numbers to posthumous hits, combing through gold records and unpolished gems to distill the best that Presley has to offer.

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Understanding Fandom

An Introduction to the Study of Media Fan Culture

By: Mark Duffett

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An Introduction to the Study of Media Fan Culture

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Scary Monsters

Monstrosity, Masculinity and Popular Music

By: Mark Duffett,Jon Hackett

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Scary Monsters

Monstrosity, Masculinity and Popular Music

By: Mark Duffett,Jon Hackett

Popular music and masculinity have rarely been examined through the lens of research into monstrosity. The discourses associated with rock and pop, however, actually include more 'monsters' than might at first be imagined. Attention to such individuals and cultures can say things about the operation of genre and gender, myth and meaning. Indeed, monstrosity has recently become a growing focus of cultural theory. This is in part because monsters raise shared concerns about transgression, subjectivity, agency, and community. Attention to monstrosity evokes both the spectre of projection (which invokes familial trauma and psychoanalysis) and shared anxieties (that in turn reflect ideologies and beliefs). By pursuing a series of insightful case studies, Scary Monsters considers different aspects of the connection between music, gender and monstrosity. Its argument is that attention to monstrosity provides a unique perspective on the study of masculinity in popular music culture.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1501313398

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The British Army and the First World War

By: Ian Beckett,Timothy Bowman,Mark Connelly

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The British Army and the First World War

By: Ian Beckett,Timothy Bowman,Mark Connelly

A comprehensive new history of the shaping and performance of the British army during the First World War.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107005779

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Continuous School Improvement

By: Mark A. Smylie

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Continuous School Improvement

By: Mark A. Smylie

A hallmark volume by one of the nation′s most accomplished school improvement scholars. This is the most thoroughly researched, well-crafted, and useful volume on continuous improvement available. Smylie does for ′continuous improvement′ what Fullan did for change." —Joseph Murphy, Professor Vanderbilt University Discover what it takes to create lasting, positive change for your school, your teachers, and your students! Focusing on school change that improves teaching and learning, this guide for principals integrates evolutionary change theory with the research on continuous improvement. Mark A. Smylie begins with a succinct overview of organizational change that provides readers with the foundation they need to embark on a school change initiative. Interviews with educators involved with organizational change provide insightful examples and first-person responses to the challenges inherent in school change. Continuous School Improvement also addresses the major implementation problems that leaders face, such as: Building trust Creating a culture of mutual responsibility Building support Setting goals Responding to teachers′ stress in the face of change

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Corwin Press

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1452272220

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Sharks in the Arts

From Feared to Revered

By: Vivienne Westbrook,Shaun Collin,Dean Crawford,Mark Nicholls

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Sharks in the Arts

From Feared to Revered

By: Vivienne Westbrook,Shaun Collin,Dean Crawford,Mark Nicholls

This book is the most thorough exploration to date of the many ways in which a wild creature has been absorbed, reimagined and represented across the ages in all of the major art forms. The authors consider not only how the identity of sharks in the natural environment became incorporated into a cultural environment but also how sharks came to be considered the most feared creatures in the open oceans as a consequence of this incorporation. Yet sharks are especially important in helping to maintain a balance that is essential to the health of the oceans. The book begins with a treatment of the three sharks at the top of global shark-attack files from scientific, economic and environmental perspectives. Subsequent chapters engage with cultural representations of sharks in poetry, drama, art, novels, screenplay adaptations and films. Through an exploration of the ways in which sharks have been represented in human culture through the centuries, this book alerts the global community to the importance of sharks as a common cultural heritage. It aims to change perceptions of sharks so that they can become more revered than feared. The authors of this book argue that an increased understanding of sharks should lead to the development of better strategies for shark and human interactions. This book will be of great interest to researchers and students of the Environmental Humanities, Cultural History and the Arts. It is also excellent supplementary reading for courses in Zoology and Marine Science.

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Routledge

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1317399064

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Discovering World Prehistory

Interpreting the Past through Archaeology

By: Mark Q. Sutton

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Discovering World Prehistory

Interpreting the Past through Archaeology

By: Mark Q. Sutton

Discovering World Prehistory introduces the general field of archaeology and highlights for students the difference between obtaining data (basic archaeology) and interpreting those data into a prehistory, a coherent model of the past. The opening section of the book covers the history, methods, and techniques of archaeology to provide a detailed examination of archaeological investigation. It highlights the excitement of archaeological discovery and how archaeologists analyze and interpret evidence. The second half covers global prehistory and shows how archaeological data is interpreted through theoretical frameworks to create a picture of the past. Starting with human evolution, chapters detail the key stages, from around the world, of prehistory, finishing with the transition to post-prehistoric societies. Including chapter overviews, highlight boxes, chapter summaries, key concepts, and suggested reading, Discovering World Prehistory is designed to support introductory courses in archaeology and allows students to experience both methods and interpretation, offering a perfect introduction to the discipline.

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1000533905

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Night Sky

A Guide To Field Identification

By: Mark R. Chartrand

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Night Sky

A Guide To Field Identification

By: Mark R. Chartrand

This simple-to-use, illustrated guide to the stars features information on stars, constellations, and more, plus photos in full color and black and white.

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Macmillan

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1582381267

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9781582381268

Elie Wiesel and the Politics of Moral Leadership

By: Mark Chmiel

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Elie Wiesel and the Politics of Moral Leadership

By: Mark Chmiel

Chmiel also critically engages Wiesel's long-standing defense of the State of Israel as well as his confrontations and collaborations with the U.S. government, including the birth of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the 1985 Bitburg affair with President Reagan, and U.S. intervention in the Balkans."--BOOK JACKET.

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Temple University Press

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1566398576

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Skyguide, a Field Guide for Amateur Astronomers

By: Mark R. Chartrand

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Skyguide, a Field Guide for Amateur Astronomers

By: Mark R. Chartrand

A field guide for amateur astronomers.

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0307636593

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9780307636591

HTML and CGI Unleashed

By: John December,Mark Ginsburg

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HTML and CGI Unleashed

By: John December,Mark Ginsburg

Deals with the process of web design; hypertext form; HTML implementation etc. CD-ROM contains CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts.

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Sams

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0672307456

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9780672307454

CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics, Twenty-Second Edition

By: William W. Hay Jr.,Myron J. Levin,Robin R. Deterding,Mark J. Abzug

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CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics, Twenty-Second Edition

By: William W. Hay Jr.,Myron J. Levin,Robin R. Deterding,Mark J. Abzug

The most up-to-date, easy-to-use guide to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of the medical problems of children from birth through adolescence For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success. All topics thoroughly updated with the latest research and findings. Organized by general topics and by organ systems Provides concise, evidence-based information on a wide range of pediatric medical conditions most often encountered in daily clinical practice Includes detailed descriptions of diseases as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Presented in the time-saving LANGE CURRENT style: Problem, Essentials of Diagnosis, Clinical Findings, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis Features numerous tables and figures that provide quick access to important information such as acute and critical care procedures in the clinic, emergency room, and critical care unit Delivers succinct, authoritative overviews of important pediatric health concerns such as childhood nutrition and eating disorders, substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, child abuse, oral medicine and dentistry, immunization, and emergencies and injuries Complete with valuable guide to normal laboratory values

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071827358

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CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics, Twenty-First Edition

By: William W. Hay,Myron J. Levin,Robin R Deterding,Mark J. Abzug

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CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics, Twenty-First Edition

By: William W. Hay,Myron J. Levin,Robin R Deterding,Mark J. Abzug

Evidence-based information on the care of children from birth through adolescence in an easy-to-use, find-it-now presentation CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics, 21e delivers concise, up-to-date, and clinically relevant coverage of how to assess and treat common disorders in children. Known as the on-the-go guide to pediatrics, the book features the easy-to-follow LANGE CURRENT outline presentation, which consists of: Problem, Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment, Clinical Features, Treatment, Prognosis. Written by experienced pediatricians to ensure that every chapter reflects the needs and realities of day-to-day practice, this is an essential resource for pediatricians, family practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, and the critical care unit. Emphasizes the clinical aspects of pediatric care while also covering important underlying principles Provides a quick, authoritative guide to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of a wide range of pediatric medical conditions Includes detailed description of diseases as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Organized by general topics as well as by organ systems Presented in time-saving LANGE CURENT outline format: Problem, Essentials of Diagnosis & Typical Features, Clinical Findings, Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis Delivers concise overviews of important pediatric health concerns, including childhood nutrition and eating disorders, substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, child abuse, oral medicine and dentistry, immunization, and emergencies and injuries

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007177971X

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Scary Monsters

Monstrosity, Masculinity and Popular Music

By: Mark Duffett,Jon Hackett

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Scary Monsters

Monstrosity, Masculinity and Popular Music

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Elvis

Roots, Image, Comeback, Phenomenon

By: Mark Duffett

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Elvis

Roots, Image, Comeback, Phenomenon

By: Mark Duffett

Elvis Presley remains the single most important figure in twentieth century popular music. To many commentators, however, he has simply embodied the benefits and problems of uncritically embracing capitalism. By 2005 the 'Memphis Flash' sold over a billion records worldwide, yet his cultural significance cannot be measured by these extraordinary sales figures alone. He cannot quite be reduced to a placeholder for the contradictions of commerce. As the most prominent performer of the rock'n'roll era, then as a charismatic global superstar, Elvis fundamentally challenged the established relationship between White and Black culture, drew attention to the social needs of women and young people, and promoted the value of Southern creativity. He functioned as a bridge figure between folk roots and high modernity, and in the process became a controversial symbol of American unity. Elvis interprets the image and music of Elvis Presley to reveal how they have evolved to construct a particularly appealing and powerful myth. Following broad contours of Presley's rollercoaster career, the book uses a range of analytical frames to challenge established perspectives on an icon. Its shows that the controversy around Elvis has effectively tested how far a concern for social equality could be articulated through the marketplace, and ultimately challenged how popular music itself should be assessed.

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Equinox Publishing (Indonesia)

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1845538307

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9781845538309

Counting Down Elvis

His 100 Finest Songs

By: Mark Duffett

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His 100 Finest Songs

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