Postmodernism and Its Critics

Postmodernism and Its Critics
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Publisher : Cornell University Press
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-13 : 0801424941
ISBN-10 : 9780801424946
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Download or read book Postmodernism and Its Critics written by John McGowan and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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