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Cultures of the Walkman

Synopsis
Explores the culture of Sony, one of the largest entertainment corporations in the world and developer of the Walkman. Focuses on developments in design, marketing and production at Sony; explores ways in which these contributed to constructing a partricular set of meanings around the Walkman; and focuses on how the Walkman is used, how its cultural effects have been debated, and how attempts to regulate its use have been made.
Series
Culture, Media and Identities, Course D318
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1997
Availability
Out of distribution
Subjects
Media studies
Keywords
popular culture; sound recordings

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
DVD-R
Price
£34.99 (CM)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
29 minutes
Year
2011

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£34.99 (OU)
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
29 minutes
Year
2011

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Canny Store

Web
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Phone
01789 207440
Address
The Mansley Centre
Timothy’s Bridge Road
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9NQ
Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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