Advertising and Culture: Theoretical Perspectives

by Mary Cross

This unique collection of essays explores postmodern American culture and the shaping influence of advertising. Using contemporary theory, the authors present a wide variety of perspectives on advertising's methods, language, and cultural effects. Topics include the myths and promises of advertising, the selling of racial and gender stereotypes, the construction of corporate images, the postmodern discourse of advertising, its literary techniques,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275953513
• ISBN13: 9780275953515
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.6"