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Explore the profound insights of *The Structure of Modern Cultural Theory*, a compelling book that serves both as an introduction and a defense of contemporary cultural discourse. This essential read tackles the complexities of cultural theory in an age where its relevance often feels diminished. By delving into the prominent thoughts of influential theorists like Theodor Adorno, Pierre Bourdieu, and Michel Foucault, this book highlights a shared understanding of culture and creativity that transcends their individual philosophies.
Cultural theory, especially in our postmodern era, offers a critical lens through which we can examine the landscape of human agency and ethical autonomy. The authors argue that cultural theory's purpose is not merely to present an empirical description of society but to cultivate critical thinking and promote innovative perspectives that encourage readers to challenge existing paradigms.
Whether you’re a student, a scholar, or simply a curious reader, this book provides a robust framework to understand the nuances of modern cultural theory. Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to enhance your knowledge and engage with the profound ideas that shape our understanding of culture today.
**Note:** Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780719086465
Year: 2008
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719086465
Year: 2008
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
What is the point of cultural theory? Do we even know what it is? This book is at once an introduction to, and, broadly, a defence of modern cultural theory understood as a particular constellation of inquiry, one that may be all the more important in our postmodern times the more seemingly irrelevant it is to current fashions. Focusing on the work of Theodor Adorno, Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault the book argues that in spite of their differences these authors shared particularly 'modern' understandings of culture, creativity and human agency; understandings centred on the ideas of critical autonomy and creativity of thought. Even though all three were committed to scholarly empirical research, for them the function of cultural theory was not just to describe the world positivistically 'as it is' (or was) but to cultivate the conditions for ethical autonomy in their readerships by opening up ways for thinking differently and exposing the fetishisms and blockages that hinder that task.
Cultural theory, especially in our postmodern era, offers a critical lens through which we can examine the landscape of human agency and ethical autonomy. The authors argue that cultural theory's purpose is not merely to present an empirical description of society but to cultivate critical thinking and promote innovative perspectives that encourage readers to challenge existing paradigms.
Whether you’re a student, a scholar, or simply a curious reader, this book provides a robust framework to understand the nuances of modern cultural theory. Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to enhance your knowledge and engage with the profound ideas that shape our understanding of culture today.
**Note:** Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719086465
Year: 2008
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719086465
Year: 2008
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
What is the point of cultural theory? Do we even know what it is? This book is at once an introduction to, and, broadly, a defence of modern cultural theory understood as a particular constellation of inquiry, one that may be all the more important in our postmodern times the more seemingly irrelevant it is to current fashions. Focusing on the work of Theodor Adorno, Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault the book argues that in spite of their differences these authors shared particularly 'modern' understandings of culture, creativity and human agency; understandings centred on the ideas of critical autonomy and creativity of thought. Even though all three were committed to scholarly empirical research, for them the function of cultural theory was not just to describe the world positivistically 'as it is' (or was) but to cultivate the conditions for ethical autonomy in their readerships by opening up ways for thinking differently and exposing the fetishisms and blockages that hinder that task.