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OverviewThis innovative book locates the historical emergence of post-modernism and what it is a reaction against. One of the key theorists of post-modernism, is Jean Baudrillard. He has had an enormous impact on contemporary social theory and social philosophy. This text locates his key concepts, locates empirical examples and importantly maps out the key influences of Baudrillard's work. There is critical engagement with Baudrillard's post-modernism in an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jason L PowellPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.150kg ISBN: 9781622575411ISBN 10: 1622575415 Pages: 81 Publication Date: 24 January 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Is the truth stranger than fiction?; The emergence and analysis of the postmodern; Baudrillard and his works on social theory; An assessment of postmodernism and Baudrillard; Conclusion; References; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationJason L. Powell (Associate Dean of Faculty, Coventry University, UK) and Sheying Chen (Pace University, New York, NY, USA) Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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