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“…Weaving life-altering lessons together from classical and contemporary art, pop music, movies, and the Christian mystical tradition, popular theologian Christopher West explores the ancient but largely forgotten idea that the restless, erotic yearnings we feel in both our bodies and our spirits reveal the cry of our hearts for God. …”
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“…This interdisciplinary volume delves into the significance of the early modern vanitas motif in the present day. In the arts, pop culture, and social discourses, it is utilized to make cultural-critical diagnoses. …”

“…This volume offers nontraditional approaches to teaching culture in a complex time when the internet and social networks have blurred geographical, social, and political borders.The authors offer practical advice about teaching culture with kinesthetics, music, improvisation, and communication technologies for different competency levels.The chapters also explore multi-literacies, project-based learning, and discussions on teaching culture through literature, media, and film.The appendices share examples of course syllabi, specific course activities, and extracurricular projects that explore culinary practices, performing arts, pop culture, geolocation, digital literacy, journalism, and civic literacy…”

“…While "Art and Design: Recontextualization of Nusantara Tradition and Indigenous Culture" concerned the novel perspectives on recognizing cultural aspects that shape the face of creative industry, from cultural identity, visual and performing arts, pop culture to language and media. The last topic, "Changes and Dynamics in The Creative Industries," reviews the creative approach toward the industry's current trends, including marketplace, destination branding, or digital culture ecosystem. …”

“…Este libro expone el itinerario de Oscar Masotta por diferentes puntos de interés teórico, recorrido en que se demuestra que no hay una linealidad progresiva desde la crítica literaria hasta el psicoanálisis, sino concomitancia, simultaneidad: “Yo no he evolucionado desde el marxismo al arte ‘pop’; ni ocupándome de las obras de los artistas ‘pop’ traiciono, ni desdigo, ni abandono el marxismo de antaño... …”

“…Todo ello acompañado de referencias e hitos culturales —desde la literatura y el cine hasta la novela gráfica y el arte pop—, que acompañan a una narración divulgativa y brillante, enmarcada en un contexto interpretativo internacional. …”

“…Aquí especula sobre el uso de la peluca, desde la Grecia ancestral a las imposturas del arte pop y, por lo tanto, revisa también la naturaleza de melenas y calvas. …”