A. Raymond Williams
Known for his work in cultural studies, Williams made significant contributions with texts like Culture and Society and The Long Revolution.
"Preface to Film" fits here (Option II). This work, co-authored with Michael Orrom, explores how films construct meaning—connecting to Williams' broader ideas on culture and mass communication.
B. Herbert Marcuse
A member of the Frankfurt School, Marcuse is well-known for critical theory, especially his work on modern society and repression.
"One-Dimensional Man" (Option III) is his most famous work, critiquing advanced industrial societies for creating conformist and repressive environments.
C. Fredric Jameson
Jameson is closely associated with postmodernism and Marxist theory.
"Postmodernism, or the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism" (Option I) is one of his most influential works, analyzing the cultural changes that accompany late-stage capitalism.
D. Richard Hoggart
Hoggart was an early pioneer of cultural studies, particularly concerned with working-class culture.
"The Uses of Literacy" (Option IV) is his key work, examining how mass media and literature influence working-class life.
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