Bad Objects: Essays Popular and Unpopular

A sharp, provocative collection of essays that interrogates the cultural objects we love to hate—and hate to love. From reality TV to mass-market paperbacks, these pieces champion the lowbrow, the dismissed, and the derided with academic rigour and refreshing irreverence. Duke University Press brings together voices that challenge our assumptions about taste, value, and what deserves serious critical attention. Perfect for cultural studies enthusiasts, pop culture defenders, and anyone who's ever had to justify their guilty pleasures.