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Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9781405183123
Total Pages : 1544 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (831 download)
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Literary and Cultural Theory, 3 Volume Set by :
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Literary and Cultural Theory, 3 Volume Set written by and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2011-01-18 with total page 1544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive multi-volume encyclopedia ofliterary and cultural theory. Arranged in three volumes coveringLiterary Theory from 1900 to 1966, Literary Theory from 1966 to thepresent, and Cultural Theory, this encyclopedia provides accessibleentries on the important concepts, theorists and trends inpost-1900 literary and cultural theory. With explanations ofcomplex terms and important theoretical concepts, and summaries ofthe work and ideas of key figures, it is a highly informativereference work for a multi-disciplinary readership Part of the Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia ofLiterature Contains over 300 entries of 1000-7000 words written byan international cast of nearly 300 leading scholars in literaryand cultural theory Provides explanations of complex terms, important theoreticalconcepts, and tools for critical analysis Provides summaries of the work and ideas of key figures such asJacques Derrida, Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, and SlavojŽižek, and many more Online version provides students and researchers with 24/7access to authoritative reference and powerful searching,browsing and cross-referencing capabilities Special introductory price available