This collection of essays aims to correct the common view that ‘popular culture’ is less worthy of scholarly inquiry than the culture deemed ‘high’. It explores a variety of supposedly ‘low’ cultural objects through an academic lens and proves that they too can be of great value to academic research.

"A powerful book, very personal, poignant, and moving. It examines the cost of silence about trauma and shows how human connection can be a way to cope with life's tragedies and wounds. It is a short book, but a true masterpiece." Aili Tripp

"I highly recommend each varied and autonomous chapter to learn what really inspires confidence and success in university students." Professor Sarah Hayes, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Wolverhampton

Twelve essays tackling the various aspects of the pandemic's effects in diverse geographical regions and discussing the possibility of a more peaceful and productive global collaboration.

This edited volume sheds light on the revival of regionalism and separatism via a thorough evaluation and analysis of some of the most important current separatist and regionalist/autonomist movements across modern Europe.

This multi-dimensional study utilises communication, media, and political science theories to explore the production, dissemination, reception, and impact of populist political messages in Polish media.