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Postmodernism, or, the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism by Fredric Jameson explores the ideologies and practices of late capitalism in the latter half of the twentieth century, arguing that postmodernity is neither a complete departure from nor seamless continuation of modernity. Using Marxist theory, Jameson examines cultural production, identifying key techniques like pastiche and recursivity, and emphasizes that cultural forms are intimately tied to economic and political conditions. The book covers sensitive economic inequities and systemic exploitation.