Popular Culture Research Guide: Web Resources
Resources for researching the cultural activities, commercial products and media that are aimed at or reflect the tastes of the general population.
A selection of sites of interest
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NPR Pop CulturePodcasts from National Public Radio
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Pew Research CenterPew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research to track attitudes and trends shaping the U.S. and the world. Pew Research does not take policy positions. Browse by topic or search by keyword.
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PopMattersOffers reviews, engaging interviews, and in-depth essays on most cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, films, books, video games, sports, theatre, the visual arts, travel, and the Internet.
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TVTropesThis site has evolved to include tropes evident in many other media beyond just television.
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Know Your MemeResearches and documents Internet memes and viral phenomena.
