Jameson, Fredric
The Cultural Turn: Selected Writings on the Postmodern, 1983-1998 (Radical Thinkers 4)
- 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:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
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.