{"product_id":"a-dictionary-of-postmodernism-paperback","title":"A Dictionary of Postmodernism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNiall Lucy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Dictionary of Postmodernism\u003c\/i\u003e presents an authoritative A-Z of the critical terms and central figures related to the origins and evolution of postmodernist theory and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the names and ideas that have come to define the postmodern condition - from Baudrillard, Jameson, and Lyotard, to the concepts of deconstruction, meta-narrative, and simulation - alongside less canonical topics such as dialogue and punk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes essays by the late Niall Lucy, a leading expert in postmodernism studies, and by other noted scholars who came together to complete and expand upon his last work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpans a kaleidoscope of postmodernism perspectives, addressing its lovers and haters; its movers and shakers such as Derrida; its origins in modernism and semiotics, and its outlook for the future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a series of brief essays rather than fixed definitions of the key ideas and arguments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging and thought-provoking, this is at once a scholarly guide and enduring reference for the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many, postmodernism is notoriously resistant to definition, but this does not mean its key terms, concepts, figures and issues cannot be explained. \u003ci\u003eA Dictionary of Postmodernism\u003c\/i\u003e is an authoritative guide to the critical terms and central figures at the heart of postmodernist theory and culture. Offering a series of brief essays rather than strict 'definitions', chapters illuminate the names and ideas that have come to define the postmodern condition - from canonical figures including Baudrillard, Jameson, and Lyotard, to the concepts of deconstruction, metanarrative, and simulation - alongside less canonical topics ranging from dialogue to punk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt once a scholarly guide and enduring reference for the field, chapters provide a kaleidoscope of postmodernism perspectives - addressing its lovers (Barthes, Eco, and Hassan) and haters (Habermas, the Sokal affair); its movers (Deleuze and Guattari) and shakers (Derrida); its origins (modernism, semiotics) and outlook for the future (dialogue, globalization). Engaging and thought-provoking, \u003ci\u003eA Dictionary of Postmodernism\u003c\/i\u003e deftly reveals how there is more to postmodern theory than 'definitions' -and so much more to postmodern culture than 'depthlessness'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiall Lucy\u003c\/b\u003e was Professor of Critical Theory at Curtin University and founding co-editor of the international journal. His books include \u003ci\u003eLiterary Theory: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 1997), \u003ci\u003eA Derrida Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2004), and \u003ci\u003ePomo Oz: Fear and Loathing Downunder\u003c\/i\u003e (2010). A leading figure in and postmodernism, Lucy died in 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718355390527,"sku":"9781405150781","price":77.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/af526f69bc87db9a9bdcfefc88419f4a.webp?v=1765081631","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-dictionary-of-postmodernism-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}