The Routledge Companion to Postmodernism
- ISBN-10
- 1136698329
- ISBN-13
- 9781136698323
- Category
- Literary Criticism
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-05-23
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Stuart Sim
Description
This fully revised third edition of The Routledge Companion to Postmodernism provides the ideal introduction to postmodernist thought. Featuring contributions from a cast of international scholars, the Companion contains 19 detailed essays on major themes and topics along with an A-Z of key terms and concepts. As well as revised essays on philosophy, politics, literature, and more, the first section now contains brand new essays on critical theory, business, gender and the performing arts. The concepts section, too, has been enhanced with new topics ranging from hypermedia to global warming. Students interested in any aspect of postmodernism will continue to find this an indispensable resource.
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