Brodribb, Somer
Nothing Mat
- ISBN 13:
- 9781875559077
- author:
- Brodribb, Somer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Spinifex Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 178
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Social Sciences
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 65
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Nothing Mat(T)ers A Feminist Critique of Postmodernism by Somer Brodribb is a groundbreaking work that challenges the dominant ideologies of postmodernism. With its unique blend of poetic and analytical language, Brodribb offers a radical critique of postmodernism's masculinist underpinnings and its impact on feminist theory.
Brodribb's insightful analysis reveals that postmodernism is not an alternative to patriarchal politics, but rather a manifestation of it. By deconstructing the methods and subjects of postmodernism, Brodribb exposes its limitations and demonstrates the need for a new approach in feminist theory. This bold and witty book is a worthwhile read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of modern thought.
Published in 1992, Nothing Mat(T)ers has become a seminal work in feminist philosophy, offering a powerful critique of postmodernism's cultural capital and its role in perpetuating patriarchal values. With its unflinching analysis and embodied scholarship, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in feminist theory and its application to modern society.