Postmodernism and Society,

Boyne, R. and Rattansi, A. (Eds.),:

ISBN 10: 0333475119 / ISBN 13: 9780333475119

Published by Basingstoke Macmillan Education Ltd, 1990

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First Edition: Paperback, illustrated cover, black titles, 135 x 215 mm., 400 g., 301 pp., with Index and Notes, illustrated, VG copy. Seller Inventory # 8856

Bibliographic Details

Title: Postmodernism and Society,

Publisher: Basingstoke Macmillan Education Ltd

Publication Date: 1990

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Neither a manifesto nor a one-sided critique, this new book introduces a number of original essays exploring various aspects of that contemporary cultural phenomenon named postmodernism. These essays are prefaced by an introductory essay which sets out the major lines of a debate which is about nothing less than the current shape and future prospects of our society.

From the Back Cover:

Postmodernism is an eminently contestable concept. As its reference-points emerge in the work of philosophers, social theorists, film-makers, painters, sculptors, photographers, architects, designers, novelists, poets, and even politicians and generals, they create major crises for interpretation. Thus, the various authors within this text do not speak with one voice. Together, however, they provide a fine account of the central issues which are at stake. The substantial introduction by the editors traces the concept of postmodernism back to its roots, and provides a powerful and original assessment of its contemporary political relevance, especially in regard to questions of gender and race.