Critical Theory: The Key Concepts Contributor(s): Felluga, Dino Franco (Author) |
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ISBN: 041569566X ISBN-13: 9780415695664 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Reference - Philosophy | Movements - Existentialism |
Dewey: 142 |
LCCN: 2014038955 |
Series: Routledge Key Guides |
Physical Information: 0.88" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.34 lbs) 362 pages |
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Publisher Description: Critical Theory: The Key Concepts introduces over 300 widely-used terms, categories and ideas drawing upon well-established approaches like new historicism, postmodernism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, and narratology as well as many new critical theories of the last twenty years such as Actor-Network Theory, Global Studies, Critical Race Theory, and Speculative Realism. This book explains the key concepts at the heart of a wide range of influential theorists from Agamben to Zizek. Entries range from concise definitions to longer more explanatory essays and include terms such as:
Featuring cross-referencing throughout, a substantial bibliography and index, Critical Theory: The Key Concepts is an accessible and easy-to-use guide. This book is an invaluable introduction covering a wide range of subjects for anyone who is studying or has an interest in critical theory (past and present). |