The emergence of cultural studies has significantly stirred the field of humanities and social sciences in recent years. New transdisciplinary and increasingly transcultural knowledge frameworks are developing, and a multitude of new degree programs have been established. But what is actually at the core of cultural studies? This reference work presents, for the first time, a compendium that not only provides a general overview of classic key works in cultural studies but also raises new questions and perspectives for research. With its intercultural perspective and strongly object-oriented approach, the volume takes into account the cultural pluralism of modern societies, which, under the conditions of globalization, increasingly no longer recognize an 'outside.' The individual articles are presented with clear structure.