The Incomplete Projects reevaluates the role of Marxist theory in the study of culture and makes a case for Marxist cultural analysis as a relevant political practice. Part I provides the reader with a comprehensive and lively overview of Marxist thought. Part II is a collection of case studies analyzing a wide range of cultural objects, from the novels of Philip K. Dick to the television series M*A*S*H. The objects of study are either American or British in origin, reflecting the dominance of Anglo-American culture in our new global economy; they are also what Freedman describes as 'middle culture,' falling somewhere between the bifurcated categories of high and low art. Through these case studies, Carl Freedman shows that it is impossible to make sense of capitalism without the Marxist critique and demonstrates that cultural analysis is an especially appropriate form of discourse in which to begin thinking politically. This book is particularly timely and relevant to anyone interested in the study of culture.
- ISBN:
- 9780819565556
- 9780819565556
-
Category:
- Cultural studies
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
-
01-11-2002
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Wesleyan University Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions (mm):
- 229x152x17mm
- Weight:
- 0.34kg
Click 'Notify Me' to get an email alert when this item becomes available
Hi There,
Did you know that you can save books into your library to create gift lists, reading lists, etc?
You can also mark books that you're reading, or want to read.
Great!
Click on Save to My Library / Lists
Select the List you'd like to categorise as, or add your own
Here you can mark if you have read this book, reading it or want to read
Awesome! You added your first item into your Library
Great! The fun begins.
Click on My Library / My Lists and I will take you there
Reviews
Be the first to review The Incomplete Projects.
Share This Book: