Beginning Postmodernism

by Tim Woods

"Postmodernism" has become the buzzword of contemporary society. Yet it remains baffling in its variety of definitions, contexts and associations. Beginning Postmodernism aims to offer clear, accessible and step-by-step introductions to postmodernism across a wide range of subjects. It encourages readers to explore how the debates about postmodernism have emerged from basic philosophical and cultural ideas. With its emphasis firmly on "postmodernism in practice," the book contains exercises and questions designed to help readers understand and reflect upon a variety of positions in the following areas of contemporary philosophy and cultural theory; architecture and concepts of space; visual art; sculpture and the design arts; popular culture and music; film, video and television culture; and the social sciences.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Theory, Cultural Studies

300 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 1999

Reviews

[Isobel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a brilliant introduction to the concept of postmodernism in various different forms. Woods successfully weighs up various different views on a full range of arguments surrounding the subject with minimal bias, allowing the reader to pass their own judgement. My only criticism would be that the second chapter, exploring the philosophy surrounding the topic, is written fairly complexly, using terminology that most beginners would struggle with.

[Ekin · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Daisy Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thorough introduction, useful in my essay on postmodern texts.