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Postmodernism and the Other

Postmodernism and the Other

New Imperialism of Western Culture

by Ziauddin Sardar
Paperback
Publication Date: 20/12/1997

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Postmodernism is often presented as a theory of liberation that promotes pluralism and gives representation to the marginalized peoples of the non-West and Other cultures. This book offers an examination of postmodernism from a non-Western perspective. It argues that the claims of postmodernism are a sham. By making a systematic assessment of the main spheres of postmodernism - from philosophy, art and architecture to film, television, pop music and consumer lifestyles and new age religions - it sets out to reveal that, contrary to commonly-held notions, postmodernism in fact operates to further marginalize the non-West and confound its aspirations. In this outspoken testimony it is asserted that, while there is superficial reference to the Other, the people of the non-West are actually redundant in the postmodern present and irrelevent to its future. The book offers ways in which the non-West can counter the postmodern assault and survive with their histories, identities and cultures intact.
ISBN:
9780745307497
9780745307497
Category:
Cultural studies
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
20-12-1997
Language:
English
Publisher:
Pluto Press
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
352
Dimensions (mm):
215x135x26mm
Weight:
0.43kg

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