Critical Theory: The Key Concepts

di Dino Felluga (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2015

Critical Theory: The Key Concepts introduces over 300 widely-used terms, categories and ideas drawing upon well-established approaches like new historicism, postmodernism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, and narratology as well as many new critical theories of the last twenty years such as Actor-Network Theory, Global Studies, Critical Race Theory, and Speculative Realism. This book explains the key concepts at the heart of a wide range of influential theorists from Agamben to Žižek. Entries range from concise definitions to longer more explanatory essays and include terms such as: Aesthetics Desire Dissensus Dromocracy Hegemony Ideology Intersectionality Late Capitalism Performativity Race Suture Featuring cross-referencing throughout, a substantial bibliography and index, Critical Theory: The Key Concepts is an accessible and easy-to-use guide. This book is an invaluable introduction covering a wide range of subjects for anyone who is studying or has an interest in critical theory (past and present).

• Autore: Dino Felluga
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Routledge Key Guides
• Anno: 2015
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 362 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 138 mm
• Peso: 458 gr.
• EAN: 9780415695657

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