Berger, James
After the End: Representations of Post-Apocalypse
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816629336
- author:
- Berger, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 149 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Anthropology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The End of Culture: Representations of Post-apocalypse by James Berger This study explores how apocalyptic depictions leave behind a mixture of paradise and wasteland, shaping our understanding of catastrophic histories. Berger combines literary, psychoanalytic, and historical methods to examine the influence of these representations on current culture. From science fiction to Holocaust literature, Berger draws on diverse sources to reveal how apocalyptic endings are marked by their past traumas. By analyzing a wide range of texts, including American politics and the fiction of Toni Morrison, Berger sheds light on the enduring impact of catastrophic histories on our cultural landscape. Berger's work offers a nuanced exploration of the cultural pursuit of the end and its aftermath, providing valuable insights into the complex relationships between culture, history, and representation.
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