Gilloch, Graeme
Myth and Metropolis: Walter Benjamin and the City
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745620107
- author:
- Gilloch, Graeme
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- Social theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Walter Benjamin and the City is a thought-provoking study of the city's enduring influence on modern society. Graeme Gilloch explores the lifelong fascination of philosopher Walter Benjamin with metropolitan experience, shedding light on the relevance of his work to contemporary understandings of modernity. Through a detailed examination of Benjamin's ideas, Gilloch reveals how the city has shaped our perceptions of time, space, and culture. This book offers a nuanced analysis of the complex relationships between urban life, technology, and social change. By exploring the intersection of philosophy and urban studies, Walter Benjamin and the City provides a fresh perspective on the modern condition, one that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply relevant to our everyday experiences.
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