Baudrillard, Jean

The Gulf War Did Not Take Place

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ISBN 13:
9780909952235
author:
Baudrillard, Jean
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Power Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
1995
Pages:
90
Dimensions:
142mm X 216mm
Genre:
Asian / Middle Eastern history
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£27.92

Description

The Gulf War Did Not Take Place by Jean Baudrillard This thought-provoking book is a collection of three essays that explore the Gulf War through the lens of simulation and the hyperreal. Written by French philosopher Jean Baudrillard in the lead-up to, during, and after the conflict, the book offers a penetrating analysis of the unfolding drama. Baudrillard's work is characterized by its provocative and challenging ideas, and this book is no exception. Paul Patton's introduction provides valuable context for the debate surrounding the conflict, highlighting Baudrillard's unique perspective on the political stakes involved in the creation of the New World Order. For readers interested in philosophy, politics, and cultural theory, this book is a valuable contribution to the ongoing conversation about the nature of reality and its relationship to power and politics.

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