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Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction

Christopher Butler
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Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2003

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Christopher Butler

Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

142

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Education

Literary Criticism
Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Education
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1500L

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Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Butler explores the core ideas and themes of postmodernism, particularly its impact on art, literature, and philosophy. The book discusses how individuals experience reality, skepticism toward grand narratives, and the fluidity of truth. Butler provides an accessible overview of postmodernist thought and its cultural implications.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

2,147 ratings

55%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

15%

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Christopher Butler's Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction offers accessible insights into complex theories, appealing to both novices and scholars. It effectively summarizes key ideas with clarity. However, its brevity limits in-depth exploration, leaving some readers desiring more detailed analysis. Overall, it's a concise, informative entry point into postmodernism.

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Who Should Read Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction?

Readers captivated by philosophy, art, and culture will relish Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction. If you enjoyed The Postmodern Condition by Lyotard or Simulacra and Simulation by Baudrillard, this concise guide unpacks complex postmodern concepts with clarity and depth.

3.9

2,147 ratings

55%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

142

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Education

Literary Criticism
Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Education
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1500L

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