| Fredric Jameson 1998. Corr. 2nd Edition Contributor(s): Roberts, Adam (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415215234 ISBN-13: 9780415215237 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $31.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: Widely recognized as one of today's most important cultural critics, Fredric Jameson's writing targets subjects from architecture to science fiction, cinema and global capitalism. Of his work, i The Political Unconscious /i remains one of the most widely cited Marxist literary-theoretical texts, and "Postmodernism, or the cultural logic of late capitalism" is amongst the most influential statements on the nature of postmodernity ever published. br Adam Roberts leads the beginner through this crucial thinker's often challenging work and considers his ongoing impact on contemporary critical theory. With extensive discussion of Jameson's intellectual and historical contexts and careful suggestions for further reading, this is the ideal guide to Jameson. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Semiotics & Theory |
| Dewey: 801.950 |
| LCCN: 00032212 |
| Series: Routledge Critical Thinkers (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5.06" W x 7.81" (0.40 lbs) 180 pages |
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| Publisher Description: An invaluable introduction to the life and work of one of today's most important cultural critics. Studied on most undergraduate literary and cultural studies courses, Fredric Jameson's writing targets subjects from architecture to science fiction, cinema to global capitalism. Of his works, The Political Unconscious remains one of the most widely cited Marxist literary-theoretical texts, and 'Postmodernism, or the cultural logic of late capitalism', is amongst the most influential statements on the nature of post-modernity ever published. Adam Roberts offers an ngaging introduction to this crucial figure, which will convince any student of contemporary theory that Jameson must be read. |