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John Fiske (born March 30, 1842, Hartford, Conn., U.S.—died July 4, 1901, East Gloucester, Mass.) was an American historian and philosopher who popularized European evolutionary theory in the United States.
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John Fiske (September 12, 1939 – July 12, 2021) was a media scholar and cultural theorist who taught around the world. His primary areas of intellectual interest included cultural studies, critical analysis of popular culture, media semiotics, and television studies.
John Fiske (March 30, 1842 – July 4, 1901) was an American philosopher and historian. He was heavily influenced by Herbert Spencer and applied Spencer's concepts of evolution to his own writings on linguistics, philosophy, religion, and history.
Jul 16, 2021 · With great sadness, we note the passing of John Fiske, Emeritus Professor of Communication Arts, on July 12, 2021 following complications from heart surgery. After beginning his career as an academic in the United Kingdom and Australia, Fiske joined the department in the late 80s.
Nov 3, 2021 · This article reflects on the career of cultural and media studies figure, John Fiske, from both a personal and a scholarly perspective. Fiske was an influential force within the development of cult...
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John Fiske (1842 - 1901), born Edmund Fisk Green, was an American philosopher, historian and writer who popularized European evolution theory in the United States. He studied law at Harvard but soon turned to writing and a career in public speaking.
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Oct 7, 2010 · A classic text on popular culture theory and analysis, revised and updated by Henry Jenkins. Fiske explores how people use, abuse, and subvert mass culture products and meanings to create their own popular culture.
