The recent academic focus on popular culture has prompted extensive research into terms like ‘popular’ and ‘mainstream’. Essays on the Popular in Culture delves into multiple themes, exploring the profound impact of popular culture on individuals and society at large. The book goes beyond perceiving pop culture as a mere source of entertainment and acknowledges its potential to influence people and enforce ideas from any ideological standpoint. By recognizing the existence of various forms of marginalization, the book uncovers the hidden strategies originating from diverse socio-political perspectives that directly impact the lives of the masses. On the one hand, the state endeavors to impose its ideology on popular creative outlets and channels, while on the other, dissenting voices attempt to harness these same forms of expression. By examining various such forms, ranging from the Western canon and folk culture to superheroes and science fiction, the book carefully theorizes how they become implicit components within the overarching dominant ideological framework. Through its comprehensive exploration and thoughtful analysis, readers will gain valuable insights into the intricate relationship between popular culture and the ideological forces that shape our world.

Dr. Siddhartha Biswas is Associate Professor of English, University of Calcutta. Prior to this, he taught at St Paul’s Cathedral Mission College for almost two decades. His doctoral work was based on the screenplays of Harold Pinter. He was awarded the Charles Wallace India Trust Fellowship and has produced extensive literature on Popular Culture. He has written several articles in reputable national and international journals, also including an array of books such as Theatre Theory and Performance (2017) and Looking for Home: Journey and Boundary in Postmodern Texts (2020). Additionally, he has translated various literary works, such as notable translation of The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night (2014). His academic interests encompass Postmodern Theatre, Translation Studies and Popular Culture.

• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
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• Publication Date: October 4, 2023
• Pages: 178
• ISBN13: 9788126937271
• Item Weight: 340 grams
• Original Price: 795.0 INR
• Edition: N/A
• Binding: Hardcover