{"product_id":"9780198159483","title":"Time and Commodity Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime and Commodity Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e by John Frow is a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate relationship between culture, time, and commodification in postmodern society. This collection of four interlinked essays delves into the cultural systems that shape our understanding of modernity and postmodernity, not as distinct epochs, but as frameworks for organising temporal and social order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrow's essays each tackle a unique aspect of how time is perceived and commodified within contemporary culture. He examines the anxieties that arise from this commodification, as well as the potential for new cultural expressions and meanings. By dissecting these themes, Frow challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about cultural consumption and the social structures that underpin it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommodification of Culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e An in-depth analysis of how cultural products are transformed into commodities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemporal Organisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Investigating the ways in which our experience of time is structured by cultural practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNostalgia and Modernity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exploring the role of nostalgia in shaping perceptions of both the past and the future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Readers Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders appreciate Frow's incisive writing style and his ability to weave complex theoretical concepts into accessible narratives. His prior works, such as \u003cem\u003eCulture and Commodity\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMarketing Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, have established him as a leading voice in cultural studies, and this book further solidifies his reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for scholars and students in cultural studies and anthropology, as well as anyone interested in the intersections of time, culture, and commodification. It invites readers to reflect critically on the structures that shape their cultural experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56224724681036,"sku":"9780198159483","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780198159483_d12d89e4-e9c5-496a-91b0-8129dbeb257c.webp?v=1765579646","url":"https:\/\/foxandfablebooksellers.com\/de\/products\/9780198159483","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}