O.A. Zhukova. Selected Works on Philosophy and Theory of Culture – M.: "Soglasie" Publisher – "Artem" Publisher, 2014.

The book presents the author's works, dedicated to analysis of contemporary socio-cultural practices, as well to the understanding of historical phenomenon of Russian culture, which is considered in terms of addition and inheritance of spiritual, artistic, philosophical and socio-political traditions forming the Russian world. The author, who understands the philosophical and cultural knowledge as an intellectual practice of contemporary culture, introduces the results of fundamental research into educational process, thereby realizing the principle of culturogization of scientific and educational discourse. The article espouses the view that cultural studies and philosophy which provide "meaning production" are involved in "knowledge production" and are designed to tie philosophical systems of understanding with the socio-cultural models of human activity through formation of a wide range of cultural competencies.

The book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in problems of theoretical and historical cultural studies, as well as philosopher, culture specialists, art historians and theologians, specializing in the history of Russian philosophy, literature, visual and musical arts.