Understand Postmodernism: A Teach Yourself Guide

Overview

Main description

More than 60 million books sold in the Teach Yourself series!
Learn to understand and appreciate postmodernism

Understand Postmodernism is an indispensable guide to this sometimes challenging domain. Using contemporary examples to further understanding, it takes a broad look at theorists in a range of disciplines. Whether encountering postmodernism for the first time or needing a quick reference to support your studies, this guide offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the key ideas in this thought-provoking philosophy.

Includes:

• An introduction as wide a range of ideas, thinkers and views as possible without losing focus
• Many examples to help when encountering the theories involved
• One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started
• Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience
• Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress
• Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts

Author comments

Glenn Ward lectures in visual culture at the University of the West of England.