The Postmodern Turn [Paperback]

Steven Best (Author), Douglas Kellnor (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1572302216 | ISBN-13: 978-1572302211 | Publication Date: August 1, 1997 | Edition: 1

An analysis of the emergence of postmodern paradigm in the arts, science, politics, and the academy. It is an introduction to postmodern thinkers and themes, covering intellectual and artistic terrain - from architecture, painting, music and

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In Postmodern Theory, Best and Kellner examined the transformation and upheaval of contemporary social and cultural theory. In The Postmodern Turn, they complete the difficult task of extending and deepening their systematic analysis through a far-reaching and definitive survey of seismically active terrain in philosophy, science, and the arts." --Darrell Y. Hamamoto, PhD, University of California, Davis

"Best and Kellner lead the reader on an illuminating and engaging journey through the often confusing and always contested terrain of postmodernity and its relations to modernity. Their masterful account maps the uneven development of social relations in recent decades, and the attempts of various theoretical, political and cultural movements around the world to advance, to oppose, and always to represent these changes in the context of their differing needs and desires. The authors' own position--respectful and critical of both modern and postmodern projects--provides a welcome respite from the 'culture wars' that all too often these days contain thinking about our pasts, presents, and possible futures. This is an essential text for readers in every discipline and of every political persuasion." --Sandra Harding, Professor of Education and Women's Studies, UCLA

About the Author

revised 10/7/02:

Steven Best is Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Texas, El Paso. Douglas Kellner is George Kneller Chair in the Philosophy of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles. They are also coauthors of [i]The Postmodern Adventure[/i], which continues their exploration of current developments in science, culture, and politics.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press; 1 edition (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572302216
• ISBN-13: 978-1572302211
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #757,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)