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John Storey

    January 1, 1950

    This author focuses on cultural studies, exploring how culture shapes our lives. Their work delves deeply into understanding societal forces and their impact. They critically analyze contemporary culture and its effects on society. Their approach is scholarly and analytical.

    Strategic Human Resource Management
    Inventing Popular Culture
    Cultural Studies and the Study of Popular Culture
    Cultural Theory and Popular Culture
    Cultural Theory and Popular Culture
    Human Resource Management: A Strategic Introduction
    • 2024

      A Drowning Man

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of Manchester in 1993, the narrative explores a pivotal moment in the city's history, capturing the vibrant culture and social dynamics of the time. It delves into the lives of diverse characters, each navigating personal struggles and societal changes. Themes of resilience, community, and transformation are woven throughout, reflecting the city's evolution and the impact of significant events on its inhabitants. The story paints a vivid picture of a city on the brink of change, highlighting both challenges and triumphs.

      A Drowning Man
    • 2022

      This book provides a clear and wide-ranging overview of consumption as a sociological concept. Arguing that consumption is both an unavoidable part of life and an ongoing dialectical process, it gives a critical assessment of a range of theoretical approaches to the study of consumption and the possibilities these frameworks can offer.

      Consumption
    • 2021

      Consuming Utopia

      Cultural Studies and the Politics of Reading

      • 118 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Focusing on the intersection of consumption and utopianism, the book explores how to analyze utopian fiction, including dystopian and anti-utopian narratives, through the lens of cultural studies. John Storey draws from his prior works to provide a critical framework for understanding the implications of these genres in contemporary society and their reflections on cultural consumption.

      Consuming Utopia
    • 2020

      This book provides an expert summary of this crucial element of organizational performance. It develops the argument that one of the crucial elements of organizational performance is the way work is organized in skill and talent packages both within an organization's boundary and across global competency clusters.

      Strategic Human Resource Management
    • 2019

      Radical Utopianism and Cultural Studies

      On Refusing to be Realistic

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of radical utopianism and cultural studies, John Storey argues that embracing utopian ideals can revitalize the political potential inherent in cultural studies. The book examines how these concepts interact and highlights the transformative power of radical thought in shaping cultural discourse. Through this lens, Storey seeks to inspire a reimagining of cultural studies as a tool for political engagement and social change.

      Radical Utopianism and Cultural Studies
    • 2017

      Theories of Consumption

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Focusing on the intersection of cultural studies and consumption, this book delves into how consumption shapes and reflects societal values and identities. It examines various theories and frameworks that challenge traditional views, offering insights into consumer behavior and cultural implications. By analyzing consumption through a post-disciplinary lens, the work encourages readers to rethink the significance of consumption in contemporary culture.

      Theories of Consumption
    • 2016

      The idea of human resource management has become topical and controversial. The term suggests that people in any organization are an asset to be upgraded and full utilized rather than merely a variable cost to be minimized. This in turn implies that the way in which people are managed is a matter of crucial strategic concern. Increased international competition has produced various initiatives world-wide for new approaches to management, in particular human resource management. This searching set of interpretations, first published in 1983, will be of interest to serious practitioners and students alike.

      New Perspectives on Human Resource Management
    • 2015

      Cultural Theory and Popular Culture

      • 290 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      As before, the book presents a clear and critical survey of competing theories of and various approaches to popular culture. Its breadth and theoretical unity, exemplified through popular culture, means that it can be flexibly and relevantly applied across a number of disciplines. Also retaining the accessible approach of previous editions, and using appropriate examples from the texts and practices of popular culture.

      Cultural Theory and Popular Culture
    • 2014

      Focusing on the managerial control of labor, this analysis reveals its precarious nature, challenging existing Marxist and non-Marxist perspectives. It reassesses the Braverman theory regarding the degradation of work, arguing for a deeper exploration beyond Braverman's framework and subsequent theories. This critical examination is particularly relevant for social science students interested in labor processes and management dynamics.

      Managerial Prerogative and the Question of Control (Routledge Revivals)
    • 2014

      From Popular Culture to Everyday Life

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      This book, first published in 2014, is part of the Routledge imprint of Taylor & Francis, known for its academic and professional publications. It offers valuable insights and research in its field, contributing to scholarly discourse and understanding. The content is designed to engage readers with its thorough analysis and well-researched information, making it a significant resource for students, educators, and professionals alike.

      From Popular Culture to Everyday Life