Beginning PostmodernismPostmodernism has become the buzzword of contemporary society in the past few years. Yet it remains confusing and baffling in its variety of definitions, contexts and associations. This work aims to offer clear, accessible and step-by-step introductions to postmodernism across a range of subjects. It encourages readers to explore how the debates about postmodernism have emerged from basic philosophical and cultural ideas, and to develop comparative connections and ideas from one area to another. With its emphasis on postmodernism in practice, the book contains exercises and questions designed to help readers understand and reflect upon a variety of positions within the following areas of contemporary culture: philosophy and cultural theory; architecture and concepts of space; visual art; sculpture and the design arts; popular culture and music; film, video and television culture; and the social sciences. |
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Philosophical champions of postmodernism | 19 |
Adversaries of postmodernism | 32 |
Postmodernism and feminism | 38 |
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