| The Idea of the Postmodern: A History Contributor(s): Bertens, Hans (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415060117 ISBN-13: 9780415060110 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1994 Annotation: Han Bertens' "The Idea of the Postmodern" is the first introductory overview of postmodernism to succeed in providing a witty and accessibile guide to the sometimes befuddling subject. In clear, straight forward, and always elegant prose, Bertens sets out the interdisciplinary aspects, the critical debates, the historical development and the key theorists of postmodernism. He also explains, in thoughtful and illuminating language, the relationship between postmodernism and poststructuralism, lucidly distinguishing modernism from postmodernism through an examination of the fields of architecture, visual arts, and photography. Emphasizing the importance played by heterogeneity and difference in postmodern culture, Bertens carefully and adroitly defines the characteristics of postmodernism at every turn of the page. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 149 |
| LCCN: 94014352 |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 5.72" W x 8.76" (1.14 lbs) 294 pages |
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| Publisher Description: At last Everything you ever wanted to know about postmodernism but were afraid to ask. Hans Bertens' Postmodernism is the first introductory overview of postmodernism to succeed in providing a witty and accessible guide for the bemused student. In clear and straightforward but always elegant prose, Bertens sets out the interdisciplinary aspects, the critical debates and the key theorists of postmodernism. He also explains, in thoughtful and illuminating language, the relationship between postmodernism and poststructuralism, and that between modernism and postmodernism. An enjoyable and indispensible text for today's student. |