Fifty Key Postmodern Thinkers (Routledge Key Guides)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Stuart Sim

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780415525848

• Pages: 264

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches

About The Book
Fifty Postmodern Thinkers by Stuart Sim provides an insightful and accessible exploration of the key theorists who have shaped postmodernism. This book delves into the works of fifty influential thinkers from various fields including literature, philosophy, sociology, cultural theory, and architecture, offering an essential guide for anyone studying or interested in postmodern ideas.

Each entry in the book covers the thinker's career, major contributions, and the key theories that have defined their influence on the postmodern movement. Figures such as John Barth, Umberto Eco, Slavoj Žižek, Cindy Sherman, Jacques Derrida, and Homi K. Bhabha are explored, among others, with reference to their seminal works. The book draws on a range of disciplines to present postmodernism in a comprehensive and engaging manner, making complex ideas easier to understand for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Fifty Postmodern Thinkers serves as a valuable resource for anyone in the humanities and social sciences, offering readers a clear and concise guide to the thinkers who have defined postmodern thought. Whether you're new to postmodernism or deepening your understanding, this book will help navigate the diverse and evolving ideas that continue to shape the cultural landscape today.