Cultural sociology - or the sociology of culture - has grown from a minority interest in the 1970s to become one of the largest and most vibrant areas within sociology globally. In The SAGE Handbook of Cultural Sociology , a global range of experts explore the theory, methodology and innovations that make up this ever-expanding field. The Handbook's 40 original chapters have been organised into five thematic sections: • Theoretical Paradigms • Major Methodological Perspectives • Domains of Inquiry • Cultural Sociology in Contexts • Cultural Sociology and Other Analytical Approaches Both comprehensive and current, will be an essential reference tool for both advanced students and scholars across sociology, cultural studies and media studies.