Adrian Athique Livres

Focusing on the intersection of cultural practice and urban politics, this book examines the emerging leisure infrastructure in Indian cities. It highlights the impacts of economic liberalization, urban redevelopment, and media expansion, offering insights into how these factors converge to shape the cultural and political economy of leisure. Through an innovative lens, it addresses the complexities of leisure in a rapidly evolving society, providing a comprehensive understanding of contemporary trends and their implications.

In an interactive and densely connected world, transnational communication has become a central feature of everyday life. Taking account of a variety of media formats and different regions of the world, Adrian Athique provides a much-needed critical exploration of conceptual approaches to media reception on a global scale.