Cultural Studies and Pirate Studies: Straight on 'til Morning.

An essay is presented on various critiques of the field of cultural studies. It references the book "Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash: Piracy, Sexuality, and Masculine Identity" by Hans Turley. According to the author, Turley's book demonstrates that cultural studies remains a viable and productive field. It is suggested that Turley's work links popular narratives and historical context to classical works of literature such as Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe," illuminating all three.