A Dictionary of Postmodernism

by Niall Lucy and Lucy

Book Overview

A Dictionary of Postmodernism presents an authoritative A-Z of the critical terms and central figures related to the origins and evolution of postmodernist theory and culture. Explores 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 Includes 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 Spans 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 Features a series of brief essays rather than fixed definitions of the key ideas and arguments Engaging and thought-provoking, this is at once a scholarly guide and enduring reference for the field

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B01B6I7CGY
• ISBN13: 9781405150781
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 8.9"