Powell, Jim

POSTMODERNISM FOR BEGINNERS (For Beginners (Steerforth Press))

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ISBN 13:: 9781934389096
author:: Powell, Jim
format:: Paperback
publisher:: For Beginners Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 152mm X 229mm
Genre:: Philosophy, Teaching
Condition:: New
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Postmodernism For Beginners offers an accessible introduction to this complex and often misunderstood movement. Jim Powell presents Postmodernism as a series of "maps" that help individuals navigate the challenges of our rapidly changing world. By exploring key thinkers such as Foucault, Jameson, Baudrillard, Harvey, Derrida, Deleuze, and Guattari, this book provides a comprehensive overview of postmodern thought. From its roots in the Enlightenment to its influence on contemporary culture, Postmodernism For Beginners examines the ideas that have shaped our understanding of power, knowledge, media, time-space compression, deconstruction, and more. The book also delves into popular cultural artifacts such as Madonna, cyberpunk, Buddhist ecology, and teledildonics, demonstrating how postmodernism has seeped into everyday life. Through its engaging and clear explanations, Postmodernism For Beginners provides a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand this pivotal intellectual movement.

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