The correct answer is 3. Culture and Imperialism, and here's why:
Raymond Williams is a prominent cultural theorist and critic, known for his foundational work in cultural studies and his exploration of cultural history and society. The other three options are indeed works by Raymond Williams, while Culture and Imperialism was written by Edward Said, another influential thinker in cultural studies and postcolonial theory.
Here’s a breakdown:
Keywords - This is a book by Raymond Williams. It’s a seminal work that explores the meanings and history of key terms in culture and society.
Culture and Society: 1780-1950 - This is another major work by Raymond Williams, analyzing the development of cultural thought from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century.
Culture and Imperialism - This is NOT by Raymond Williams. It is written by Edward Said, known for his contributions to postcolonial theory, particularly in his earlier work, Orientalism. Culture and Imperialism builds on his earlier arguments and explores the relationship between empire and culture.
The Country and the City - This is a classic book by Raymond Williams, where he examines representations of rural and urban life in English literature and their connections to social and economic changes.
Thus, the odd one out is 3. Culture and Imperialism, making it the correct answer.
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