Postmodernism
Postmodernism by Neville Wakefield, published by Pluto Press in May 1990, is a New Ed edition comprising 160 pages in English. This book presents a critique of postmodernism, exploring its foundational concepts in linguistics, media studies, literary theory, and psychoanalysis. Wakefield delves into the complexities of the postmodernist debate, addressing its often obscure and inaccessible nature while connecting these ideas to contemporary cultural phenomena.
Readers will find that Wakefield applies intricate theories to familiar cultural issues, ranging from Disneyworld to the Sunday Sport and Acid House. The book aims to clarify the conceptual challenges of postmodernism and situates these discussions within a broader cultural context. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in understanding the nuances of postmodern thought and its implications in modern society.
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The postmodernist debate is characterized by conceptual complexity, obscurity and textual inaccessibility. Neville Wakefield’s critique takes postmodernism back to its roots; in linguistics, media studies, literary theory and psychoanalysis. Moreover, the complex theory is applied to contemporary cultural issues which will be familiar to all – from Disneyworld to the Sunday Sport and Acid House.
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