Brian Cogan - sylwetka autora

Dr. Brian Cogan serves as an Associate Professor in the Communications Department at Molloy College, located in Long Island, New York. With a prolific portfolio, he has penned, co-authored, and co-edited a wide array of books, articles, and anthologies that delve into areas such as popular culture, music, and media. His research primarily focuses on media studies, fandom, punk rock, and the crossover between politics and pop culture, including comic books and graphic novels.

Among his published works, Dr. Cogan authored "The Punk Rock Encyclopedia" in 2008. Collaborating with Tony Kelso, he co-authored "The Encyclopedia of Popular Culture, Media and Politics" in 2009, and together they edited "Mosh the Polls: Youth Voters, Popular Culture, and Democratic Engagement" in 2008, exploring young people's political participation. Additionally, he partnered with William Phillips to co-author "The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music" in 2009 and is the editor of an anticipated essay collection on "South Park," scheduled for release in 2011. In 2013, Dr. Cogan worked with Thomas Gencarelli on "Baby Boomers and Popular Culture," a two-volume examination of America's influential generation, and collaborated with Jeffrey Massey on "Everything I Ever Needed to Know About _____________ I Learned from Monty Python," which touches on various topics, including history and philosophy.

Dr. Cogan also holds editorial board positions for the Journal of Popular Culture and ABC-CLIO’s Popular Culture Project and serves on the board of directors for the Media Ecology Association. His contributions span both academic journals and mainstream publications such as the New York Post, Chunklet, Go Metric, https://******.**, and https://******.**. Moreover, he lends his expertise as a consultant for branding companies and frequently provides insights for newspapers and the Associated Press.