The Idea of the Postmodern: A History

The Idea of the Postmodern: A History

by HansBertens (Author)

Synopsis

At last! Everything you ever wanted to know about postmodernism but were afraid to ask.
Hans Bertens' Postmodernism is the first introductory overview of postmodernism to succeed in providing a witty and accessible guide for the bemused student. In clear and straightforward but always elegant prose, Bertens sets out the interdisciplinary aspects, the critical debates and the key theorists of postmodernism. He also explains, in thoughtful and illuminating language, the relationship between postmodernism and poststructuralism, and that between modernism and postmodernism.
An enjoyable and indispensible text for today's student.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 15 Dec 1994

ISBN 10: 0415060125
ISBN 13: 9780415060127

Media Reviews
A very interesting and useful book.... is intellectual history of a very high order. It is consistently intelligent and interesting. Hans Bertens's book should be very useful for anyone interested in contemporary theoretical debates and a fine addition to any college course in literary or cultural theory..
- World Literature Today