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Anderson reveals the reality of postmodernism in politics, popular culture, religion, literary criticism, art, and philosophy -- making sense of everything from deconstructionism to punk.


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Walter Truett Anderson is the author of Open Secrets, Rethinking Liberalism, The Upstart Spring, and To Govern Evolution.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne (February 14, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0062500171
  • ISBN-13: 978-0062500175
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Want to Understand Post-modernism? Read This Book!, May 3, 2000
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This book explains post-modernism in a way that is stripped of jargon and academic excess. It is an enjoyable book to read, and quite informative. The author makes a good case that the world has been altered by the existence of post-modernism, even for those who do not accept it as their worldview. I found that argument to be compelling, and the book as a whole to be a useful insight into the entire post-modernist enterprise.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, essential book, June 28, 2005
I am an anthropologist who teaches courses on popular culture as well as culture theory and postmodernism. This is one of the smartest and most entertaining books on the subject of modern and postmodern life. If I had found it in time, I would have used it as a required book in my course.
A lot of postmodern writing is full of puffery, but Anderson not only grounds it but makes it very engaging and immediate. He makes many insightful observations and phrases things in quotable ways. Anyone who is new to, or even fairly familiar with, postmodern and popular culture would benefit from this book. The range of topics and the smoothness of style are among the best out there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lucid & jargon-free, August 27, 2000
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This is an excellent survey of post-modernism. Anderson manages to explain a lot of esoteric ideas in an entertaining but thorough fashion. While he clearly considers himself a post-modernist, he is a critical and fair-minded one who isn't overly condescending to those who don't share his views.
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