Harry Potter and the Functions of Popular Culture.

Popular culture has particular functions and it exists for a reason. The primary reason that it exists is capitalism—it is a means by which culture can generate profit. However, once in place, popular culture then contributes to several other important social functions, including norm generation,...

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Publicado en:Journal of Popular Culture Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 69 - 90
Autor principal: Kidd, Dustin
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell February 2007
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