A guide to the assumptions, readings and writings of cultural theory, and an intervention in contemporary debates, this book will be invaluable to anyone involved in studying, teaching or researching media and cultural studies.

Matt Hills is a senior lecturer in the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies. He is the author of Fan Cultures and The Pleasures of Horror, and has contributed to a wide range of books including edited volumes on Cultural Theory and Contemporary Hollywood Stardom.