The postmodern

Simon Malpas0415280656, 9780415280655, 0415280648, 9780415280648

Simon Malpas investigates the theories and definitions of postmodernism and postmodernity, and explores their impact in such areas as identity, history, art, literature and culture. In attempting to map the different forms of the postmodern, and the contrasting experiences of postmodernity in the Western and developing worlds, he looks closely at:* modernism and postmodernism* modernity and postmodernity* subjectivity* history* politics.This useful guidebook will introduce students to a range of key thinkers who have sought to question the contemporary situation, and will enable readers to begin to approach the primary texts of postmodern theory and culture with confidence.

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Table of contents :
Book Cover……Page 1
Title……Page 4
Contents……Page 5
Series Editor’s Preface……Page 8
Acknowledgements……Page 10
Introduction: The Plurality of the Postmodern……Page 12
Modernism and Postmodernism……Page 22
Modernity and Postmodernity……Page 44
Subjectivity……Page 67
History……Page 91
Politics……Page 116
GLOSSARY……Page 144
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING……Page 148
BIBLIOGRAPHY……Page 150
INDEX……Page 156