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Abstract
'Alan McKee presents a student friendly introduction to the analysis of cultural texts. The book highlights the cultural differences in interpretation with an array of fascinating examples. Textual Analysis is written in an accessible style with several useful case studies. Each chapter also includes exercises for classroom' - Jane Stokes, London Metropolitan University. This book provides a straightforward introduction to textual analysis, starting from the most basic philosophical foundations that underlie the practice. McKee works through the core issues step by step, drawing on examples from advertising, films, novels, comic books, television and videos.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preface iv | |||
| Introduction v | |||
| 1. THE BICYCLE TRAILER 1 | |||
| Characteristics of Bicycle Trailers 1 | |||
| Performance of Bicycle Trailers 1 | |||
| 2. DESIGN - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 3 | |||
| Introduction 3 | |||
| The Bicycle 3 | |||
| Single and Two Wheeled Bicycle Trailers 3 | |||
| Materials, Components and Equipment 4 | |||
| 3. THE HITCH MECHANISM 7 | |||
| Function of the Hitch Mechanism 7 | |||
| Location of the Hitch 7 | |||
| Hitch Designs 11 | |||
| 4. THE FRAME 29 | |||
| Size of the Frame 29 | |||
| Configuration of the Frame 29 | |||
| Frame Materials 30 | |||
| Frame Designs 31 | |||
| 5. LOAD CONTAINERS 43 | |||
| Introduction 43 | |||
| Load Container Materials 43 | |||
| Load Container Designs 45 | |||
| 6. WHEELS 55 | |||
| Introduction 55 | |||
| Requirements - Bicycle Trailer wheels 55 | |||
| Attachment of Wheels to the Frame 55 | |||
| Commercially Available Wheels 56 | |||
| Wheel Designs 59 | |||
| 7. USE OF BICYCLE TRAILERS | |||
| Introduction | |||
| Loading and Unloading | |||
| Stability | |||
| Maintenance | |||
| Annex 1: Commercial Suppliers of Bicycle Trailers and | |||
| Components | |||
| Annex 2: Further Reading |