In zijn boek uit 1989, 'Fast Capitalism' presenteerde Ben Agger een kader voor het begrijpen van de sociale problemen eind twintigste eeuw. Het vervolg hierop, 'Speeding Up Fast Capitalism', stelt de sociale veranderingen vast, die sinds de jaren '80 zijn ontstaan door informatietechnologieën als internet dat het tempo van het dagelijks leven hebben versneld.  Meer

People ‘overshare’ when they interact with others through the screens of computers and smartphones. Oversharing means to divulge more of their inner feelings, opinions and sexuality than they would in person, or even over the phone.  Meer

This book examines the contemporary era where parents complain that children today don't do their homework because they are distracted by the Internet, texting, and video games.  Meer

This book examines the contemporary era where parents complain that children today don't do their homework because they are distracted by the Internet, texting, and video games.  Meer

Based on recent interviews, this unique sixties book brings together the voices of the Left leaders who spawned the sixties movements. Many remain activists today, and experience and the passage of time allow them to transcend nostalgia to form more realistic perspectives on past, present, and future.  Meer

In his 1989 book, Fast Capitalism, Ben Agger presented a framework for understanding late-20th century social problems. Speeding Up Fast Capitalism, a sequel to his earlier book, assesses social changes since the end of the 1980s brought about by information technologies like the Internet, which have quickened the pace of everyday life.  Meer

Based on recent interviews, this unique sixties book brings together the voices of the Left leaders who spawned the sixties movements. Many remain activists today, and experience and the passage of time allow them to transcend nostalgia to form more realistic perspectives on past, present, and future.  Meer

Examines the discourse of mainstream journal articles in sociology in order to understand the essentially conservative nature of mainstream sociology.  Meer

This text collects together Ben Agger's essays on the origins, significance and applications of critical theory - a perspective associated with the Frankfurt School.  Meer

Examines the field of cultural studies and argues for its relevance in addressing the enormous impact of popular culture and mass media today.  Meer

Examines the field of cultural studies and argues for its relevance in addressing the enormous impact of popular culture and mass media today.  Meer

People ‘overshare’ when they interact with others through the screens of computers and smartphones. Oversharing means to divulge more of their inner feelings, opinions and sexuality than they would in person, or even over the phone.  Meer

Body Problems addresses the relationship between the body and society in a fast-food culture. Agger focuses on issues of food, exercise, work, dieting and eating disorders, fashion, bariatric and cosmetic surgery, and health.  Meer

Body Problems addresses the relationship between the body and society in a fast-food culture. Agger focuses on issues of food, exercise, work, dieting and eating disorders, fashion, bariatric and cosmetic surgery, and health.  Meer

This book addresses the relationship between the body and society in a fast-food society. Agger focuses on issues of food, exercise, work, dieting and eating disorders, fashion, bariatric and cosmetic surgery, and health.  Meer

This text collects together Ben Agger's essays on the origins, significance and applications of critical theory - a perspective associated with the Frankfurt School.  Meer