Jameson, Fredric

The Cultural Turn: Selected Writings on the Postmodern, 1983-1998 (Radical Thinkers 4)

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ISBN 13:
9781844673490
author:
Jameson, Fredric
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Verso
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
130 mm X 196 mm
Genre:
Cultural studies
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£18.42

Description

Fredric Jameson's Selected Writings on the Postmodern presents a comprehensive collection of his most influential essays on postmodern culture and late capitalism. Spanning topics such as pastiche, nostalgia, architecture, history, theory, Marxism, and the subject in an age dominated by finance capital and endless spectacle.

Surveying the debates sparked by his earlier work, Jameson responds to critics and outlines the theoretical positions of key figures within postmodernism. This volume offers a unique insight into the intellectual landscape of our time, providing a nuanced understanding of the cultural and philosophical currents that shape our world.

With 224 pages of thought-provoking analysis, this paperback edition is an ideal introduction to Jameson's work for those new to his ideas, as well as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers seeking to engage with the key debates of postmodernism.

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