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Approaching Postmodernism

Author : Douwe Wessel Fokkema
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9027222061
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Approaching Postmodernism written by Douwe Wessel Fokkema and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 1986 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of the essays collected in this volume deal with theoretical issues that dominate the international debate on Postmodernism, issues such as the shifting nature of the concept, the problem of periodization and the problem of historicity. Other essays offer readings of Postmodernist texts and relate practical criticism to a theoretical framework. Hans Bertens (Utrecht) sketches the historical development of the concept Postmodernism in American criticism, distinguishing between the various definitions that have been proposed over the last twenty-five years, in an attempt to bring some order to the field and to facilitate future discussion. Brian McHale (Tel Aviv) and Douwe Fokkema (Utrecht) offer models for the description of Postmodernist texts. Richard Todd (Amsterdam) argues convincingly that Postmodernism is much more of a presence in contemporary British fiction than has so far been assumed, and Herta Schmid (Munich) presents a similar argument with respect to Russian avant-garde theater. Elrud Ibsch (Amsterdam) presents a contrastive analysis of Thomas Bernhard and Robert Musil; Ulla Musarra (Nijmegen) writes on Italo Calvino. The relation between Existentialism and Postmodernism is examined by Gerhard Hoffman (Würzburg); Theo D'haen (Utrecht) finds important parallels between Postmodernism in literature and in the visual arts; Matei Calinescu (Bloomington, Ind.) relates literary Postmodernism to a far more general cultural shift, rejecting, however, Foucault's notion of an epistemic break and arguing for both continuity and discontinuity. Finally, Helmut Lethen (Utrecht) and Susan Suleiman (Harvard) sharply question the concept of Postmodernism. Suleiman argues that the supposed Postmodernist reaction against Modernism may well be a critical myth or, if it isn't, a reaction limited to the American literary situation.

Postmodern Approaches to the Short Story

Author : Farhat Iftekharrudin
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Postmodern Approaches to the Short Story written by Farhat Iftekharrudin and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2003-03-30 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postmodernism, as a mode of the contemporary short story, has been clearly established and recognized by short story theorists. But postmodern theory, as pervasive as it has become among academics in the last half century, has scarcely been applied to the short story genre in particular. Many contemporary scholars, nonetheless, are currently making use of certain postmodern thematic approaches to help them determine meanings of particular short stories. T Short story theory began with Edgar Allan Poe's review of Twice-Told Tales, a collection of stories by his contemporary, Nathaniel Hawthorne. But theoretical discussions of the short story languished until modernism and the new criticism provided impetus for further development. Surprisingly, though, the next large critical movement, postmodernism, failed to address the short story as a genre. But while there is little postmodern theory concerning the short story, contemporary scholars have used certain postmodern critical approaches to help determine meaning. This book demonstrates the effect of postmodern theory on the study of the short story genre. The expert contributors to this volume examine such topics as genre and form, the role of the reader, cultural and ethnic diversity, and feminist perspectives on the short story. In doing so, they apply postmodern theoretical approaches to international short stories, be they in the traditional mode, the modern mode, or the postmodern mode. The volume looks at fiction by Edith Wharton, Henry James, Katherine Mansfield, and other authors, and at Iranian short fiction, the postcolonial short story, the fantastic in short fiction, and other subjects.

Postmodernism and the Social Sciences

Author : Robert Hollinger
Publisher : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Postmodernism and the Social Sciences written by Robert Hollinger and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1994-08-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The major themes of postmodernist writing are demystified in this introductory text. Robert Hollinger reviews key postmodern discussions on critical topics such as values, identity, and the self and society. He compares postmodern thinking with that of the enlightenment project, modernism, modernity, Marxism and Critical Theory. This, together with his treatment of Foucault, Lyotard, Baudrillard, Derrida, Deleuze, Guattari and other leading postmodern theorists, provides an excellent introduction to modern social theory.

Approaching Postmodernism

Author : Hans Bertens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789027221964
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book Approaching Postmodernism written by Hans Bertens and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Social Postmodernism

Author : Linda Nicholson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521475716
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book Social Postmodernism written by Linda Nicholson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1995-09-14 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Postmodernism defends a postmodern perspective anchored in the politics of the new social movements. The volume preserves the focus on the politics of the body, race, gender, and sexuality as elaborated in postmodern approaches. But these essays push postmodern analysis in a particular direction: toward a social postmodernism which integrates the micro-social concerns of the new social movements with an institutional and cultural analysis in the service of a transformative political vision.

Using Postmodern and Poststructural Approaches in Applied Research

Author : Julianne Cheek
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0429620667
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)

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Download or read book Using Postmodern and Poststructural Approaches in Applied Research written by Julianne Cheek and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using Postmodern and Poststructural Approaches in Applied Research introduces the complex theoretical approaches of postmodern and poststructural thought in ways that are accessible and understandable. The book begins by grounding our discussion with the foundational work of scholars who first wrote about postmodern and poststructural approaches. We then follow with examples of how scholars continue to use these approaches and theories today and apply them in different practice areas. Examples are provided from the author’s own research, teaching, and mentorship along with activities for the reader, to support them with their own research and application of postmodern and poststructural thought. Interviews and reflections are shared from students and researchers who have used postmodern and poststructural approaches in their own work. This book is for students and researchers who want to use postmodern and poststructural approaches to make a difference in practice areas where they work or have connections. It intends to inspire, excite, and support students, academics, researchers, and practitioners to use postmodern and poststructural concepts in their everyday practices.

Postmodern and Poststructural Approaches to Nursing Research

Author : Julianne Cheek
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761906759
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Postmodern and Poststructural Approaches to Nursing Research written by Julianne Cheek and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999-11-18 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the first three chapters, the author examines definitions of postmodern and postcultural approaches and ways in which they can be used to influence and inform us about health care. Chapters 4 and 5 look at the practical aspects of proposing and carrying out research projects using these approaches. Cheek concludes by reviewing the "intellectural journey" required in coming to grips with the meaning and application of these approaches, and she suggests ways in which the reader can continue to grow in his or her pursuit."--BOOK JACKET.

Complexity and Postmodernism

Author : Paul Cilliers
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134743297
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Complexity and Postmodernism written by Paul Cilliers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Complexity and Postmodernism, Paul Cilliers explores the idea of complexity in the light of contemporary perspectives from philosophy and science. Cilliers offers us a unique approach to understanding complexity and computational theory by integrating postmodern theory (like that of Derrida and Lyotard) into his discussion. Complexity and Postmodernism is an exciting and an original book that should be read by anyone interested in gaining a fresh understanding of complexity, postmodernism and connectionism.

Playing with Picturebooks

Author : C. Allan
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9781349340040
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Playing with Picturebooks written by C. Allan and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-10-10 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers new insights into the continuing influence of postmodernism on a wide range of international picture books for children published between 1963 and 2008. Its chapters include metafiction; disruption to narrative conventions; interrogation of 'truths'; historiographic metafiction; difference and ex-centricity; globalisation and media.

Aesthetics and contemporary discourse

Author : Herbert Grabes
Publisher : Gunter Narr Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783823341642
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Aesthetics and contemporary discourse written by Herbert Grabes and published by Gunter Narr Verlag. This book was released on 1994 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Strength-Centered Counseling

Author : Colin C. Ward
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412973295
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Strength-Centered Counseling written by Colin C. Ward and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IntegratesÂ key techniques into current teaching and practice This text provides a framework for the synthesis of postmodern theories of counseling. The cutting-edge Strength Centered Counseling model can be incorporated effectively with the more traditional models of counseling, resolving the ambiguity about how postmodernism fits into every day practice and results in more direct application of knowledge and skill sets for training in counselor education. Authors Colin Ward and Teri Reuter offer a practical and straightforward resource that presents clients with opportunities to look at life not only from a context of problems and adversity; but also of solutions, strengths, and hope. Key Features Interactive learning experiences including Learning Activities (within chapters) and Professional Growth Activities (at the end of chapters) present throughout the text Clear direction for application of principles, techniques and interventions Counselor Interview and Reflection guides serve as both valuable as a learning tool and a structural guide for future sessions with clients This text is appropriate for counseling theories and counseling skills related courses in counseling, psychology, and related fields.

The Trickster Shift

Author : Allan J. Ryan
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 9780295978161
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (781 download)

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Download or read book The Trickster Shift written by Allan J. Ryan and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trickster Shift not only presents some of the most stunningly original examples of contemporary Native art but also allows the artists to offer their own insights into the creative process and the nature of Native humour.

Postmodernism and the Contemporary Novel

Author : Bran Nicol
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Postmodernism and the Contemporary Novel written by Bran Nicol and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects together the most important contributions to the theory of the postmodern novel over the last 40 years, guiding readers through the complex questions and wide-ranging debates.

The Post-Modern Reader

Author : Charles Jencks
Publisher : Academy Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Post-Modern Reader written by Charles Jencks and published by Academy Press. This book was released on 1992-07-14 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This anthology presents the synthesizing trend of Post-Modernism in all its diversity.

No More Rules

Author : Rick Poynor
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781856692298
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (922 download)

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Download or read book No More Rules written by Rick Poynor and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the international take-up of new technology in the 1990s, designers and typographers reassessed their roles and jettisoned existing rules in an explosion of creativity in graphic design. This book tells that story in detail, defining and illustrating key developments and themes from 1980-2000.

The Margins of Meaning

Author : Robin Melrose
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004454934
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book The Margins of Meaning written by Robin Melrose and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-07-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title of this book is inspired by Jacques Derrida and by his seminal work, The Margins of Philosophy. The study of meaning in the past thirty years has focused on core meaning, and largely ignored the margins of meaning, where much of the power of language is to be found. The present work seeks to shift this focus by taking a postmodern approach that sees meaning as an accretion of verbal, social, cultural and personal sign systems, with fluid boundaries that shrink or expand with each meaner. Chapter 1 begins with a brief examination of present-day approaches to meaning, and goes on to a deconstruction of four twentieth century linguists. Chapter 2 takes as its starting point two aspects of the 20th century scientific paradigm, non-deterministic causation and relativity, and considers a number of thinkers who have worked within this paradigm. A major aim of this work is to convince students and teachers of literary theory, cultural studies and feminist theory of the validity of a linguistics of indeterminacy, so Chapter 3 focuses on an analytical approach that models indeterminacy in language, and Chapter 4 applies the model to a newspaper editorial, a Wallace Stevens' poem, and an extract from a Patrick White novel.

Postmodernism and the Quebec Novel

Author : Janet M. Paterson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Postmodernism and the Quebec Novel written by Janet M. Paterson and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her study of postmodernism in recent Quebec fiction, Janet Paterson attempts to answer three main questions: Is there a postmodern Quebec novel? What are its forms? What are its sites of interrogation? The book looks at the works of Hubert Aquin, Madeleine Ouellette-Michalska, Gerard Bessette, Yolande Villemaire, and Jacques Godbout, and a new chapter explores the writing of Nicole Brossard. This study is representative, rather than exhaustive, as it analyses postmodern textual strategies in terms of discourse, intertextuality, the representation of the writer in fiction, the process of history, and feminist expression. Paterson believes that, in order to view a novel from a postmodernist perspective, it is necessary to see it as a temporal phenomenon, subject to the ambient culture.