McGuigan, Jim

Cool Capitalism

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ISBN 13:
9780745326788
author:
McGuigan, Jim
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pluto Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
21.4 x 13.4 x 2.4 cm
Genre:
Cultural studies
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£24.91

Description

Cool Capitalism by Jim McGuigan explores how contemporary capitalism has incorporated disaffection into its core dynamics. McGuigan argues that 'cool capitalism' neutralises opposition to the present system, absorbing rebellion and resistance. The book examines various cultural examples, from mainstream advertising to artistic production, offering a critique of subversion, counter-culturalism, and our understanding of resistance. McGuigan contends that while capitalism has colonised many aspects of society, there is still space left for rebellion against its seductive power. McGuigan's analysis sheds light on the complex relationship between culture, capitalism, and resistance, providing a thought-provoking critique of our understanding of these concepts.

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