Postmodernism and its Critics / / John McGowan.
John McGowan brings a fresh perspective to ongoing debates about the political implications of postmodernist thought and the relationship of intellectuals to contemporary culture. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the philosophical context of postmodernism, he considers the kinds...
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Cornell University Press Archive Pre-2000 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Ithaca, NY : : Cornell University Press, , [2019] ©1991 |
| Year of Publication: | 2019 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (312 p.) |
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| Other title: | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Toward a Definition of Postmodernism -- 2. Postmodernism’s Precursors -- 3. The Problem of Freedom in Postmodern Theory -- 4. Positive Freedom and the Recovery of the Political -- Works Cited -- Index |
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| Summary: | John McGowan brings a fresh perspective to ongoing debates about the political implications of postmodernist thought and the relationship of intellectuals to contemporary culture. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the philosophical context of postmodernism, he considers the kinds of freedom and oppositional politics that are possible under postmodern conditions. |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9781501737190 9783110536171 |
| DOI: | 10.7591/9781501737190 |
| Access: | restricted access |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | John McGowan. |