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Postmodernism is an important part of the cultural landscape which continues to evolve, yet the ideas and theories surrounding the subject can be diverse and difficult to understand. Fifty Postmodern Thinkers critically examines the work of fifty of the most important theorists within the postmodern movement who have defined and shaped the field, bringing together their key ideas in an accessible format. Drawing on figures from a wide range of subject areas including literature, cultural theory, philosophy, sociology and architecture those covered include:
- John Barth
- Umberto Eco
- Slavoj Zizek
- Cindy Sherman
- John Cage
- Jean-Francois Lyotard
- Charles Jencks
- Jacques Derrida
- Homi K. Bhabha
- Quentin Tarantino
Each entry examines the thinkers’ career, key contributions and theories and refers to their major works. A valuable resource for those studying postmodern ideas at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this text will appeal across the humanities and social sciences.
Editions of Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers
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- ISBN 9781135052898
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- ISBN 9781135052904
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Postmodernism is an important part of the cultural landscape which continues to evolve, yet the ideas and theories surrounding the subject can be diverse and difficult to understand. Fifty Postmodern Thinkers critically examines the work of fifty of the most important theorists within the postmodern movement who have defined and shaped the field, bringing together their key ideas in an accessible format. Drawing on figures from a wide range of subject areas including literature, cultural theory, philosophy, sociology and architecture those covered include:
- John Barth
- Umberto Eco
- Slavoj Zizek
- Cindy Sherman
- John Cage
- Jean-Francois Lyotard
- Charles Jencks
- Jacques Derrida
- Homi K. Bhabha
- Quentin Tarantino
Each entry examines the thinkers’ career, key contributions and theories and refers to their major works. A valuable resource for those studying postmodern ideas at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this text will appeal across the humanities and social sciences.
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What is Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers about?
Postmodernism is an important part of the cultural landscape which continues to evolve, yet the ideas and theories surrounding the subject can be diverse and difficult to understand. Fifty Postmodern Thinkers critically examines the work of fifty of the most important theorists within the postmodern movement who have defined and shaped the field, bringing together their key ideas in an accessible format. Drawing on figures from a wide range of subject areas including literature, cultural theory, philosophy, sociology and architecture those covered include:
- John Barth
- Umberto Eco
- Slavoj Zizek
- Cindy Sherman
- John Cage
- Jean-Francois Lyotard
- Charles Jencks
- Jacques Derrida
- Homi K. Bhabha
- Quentin Tarantino
Each entry examines the thinkers’ career, key contributions and theories and refers to their major works. A valuable resource for those studying postmodern ideas at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, this text will appeal across the humanities and social sciences.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism > Literary studies: general > Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000
Where can I read a sample of Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781135052898
Is Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge Key Guides
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers?
Stuart Sim
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135052898) and pdf(ISBN 9781135052904)