Popular culture in the contemporary world

Examines the post-World War Two history and culture of Latin America with an emphasis on how their music, religious practices, sports, films, and literature have helped to define them as a people.

Introduces the reader to the contemporary pop culture of China including coverage of mass media, film and entertainment, restaurants and leisure time, sports, and martial arts.

Traces the development of India's popular culture, chronicling its explosion of movies, music, mass media, consumerism, spiritual practices, and more.

Traces the history and controversies surrounding popular culture in the Arabic-speaking world, and discusses how the region's political atmosphere influences its media, arts, and lifestyle.

Explores popular culture in postwar Germany, highlighting trends in food, fashion, and entertainment in the years following World War II and the Holocaust and discusses how World War II's legacy has influenced art, television, music, and film in Germany.