Baudrillard, Jean
Agony of Power (Semiotext
- ISBN 13:
- 9781584350927
- author:
- Baudrillard, Jean
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 17.4 x 0.9 cm
- Genre:
- Philosophy / Political
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Agony of Power by Jean Baudrillard In his final writings, Jean Baudrillard offers a scathing critique of our contemporary world. As we exit the system of domination and enter a new era of generalized hegemony, Baudrillard argues that the very concept of revolution is dissolving. Instead, he sees a world in which everyone becomes both hostage and accomplice to the global market. In this paradoxical moment, history has turned to farce, and the notion of exchange is being pushed beyond its limits. The alienated, oppressed, and colonized find themselves on the side of the system that holds them hostage. Baudrillard's work gathers together three essays and a 2005 interview with Sylvère Lotringer, offering a unique insight into his thoughts on politics, philosophy, and the human condition. This collection of writings provides a thought-provoking exploration of our world in crisis, and is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and social commentary.
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