Browsing: Theory Cards
Theory Cards – This blog is dedicated to exploring the world of Theory Trading Cards, the groundbreaking educational resource originally created by David Gauntlett at theory.org.uk. From Theodor Adorno to bell hooks, we break down the ideas of the most influential cultural, media, and social theorists — one card at a time. Perfect for students, teachers, and lifelong learners.
There is a certain kind of shock that comes from not the crime itself but from the person who did…
In every new market, there comes a time when those who are paying attention and those who aren’t start to…
When something unexpected happens at a card convention, there’s a certain kind of electricity that flows through the room. Not…
The noise is the first thing that hits you when you walk into one of these events on a Saturday…
On the first day of school, there is a certain kind of silence that fills the room. Students are taking…
When someone puts Foucault on the reading list for a seminar, there is a certain kind of silence that falls…
At card shows, there is a certain type of collector who stands quietly in the back and flips through binders…
A certain type of person quietly builds something over the course of their career. It might not be money, but…
You might find something in a London or Chicago middle-sized card store right now that wasn’t there two years ago:…
When you hold a Pokémon card that you paid a lot of money for and wonder if it’s real, it’s…