The Routledge Companion to Postmodernism [Hardcover]

This fully revised third edition of The Routledge Companion to Postmodernismprovides the ideal introduction to postmodernist thought. Featuring contributions from a cast of international scholars, the Companion contains 19 detailed essays on major themes and topics along with an A-Z of key terms and concepts. As well as revised essays on philosophy, politics, literature, and more, the first section now contains brand new essays on critical theory, business, gender and the performing arts. The concepts section, too, has been enhanced with new topics ranging from hypermedia to global warming. Students interested in any aspect of postmodernism will continue to find this an indispensable resource.

Preface to the third edition  Stuart Sim  Part I: Postmodernism: its history and cultural context  1 Postmodernism and Philosophy  Stuart Sim  2 Postmodernism and critical theory  Georges Van den Abbeele  3 Postmodernism and politics  Iain Hamilton Grant  4 Postmodernism and feminism  Sue Thornham  5 Postmodernism and gender and sexuality  Chris Haywood and Mairtin Mac An Ghaill  6 Postmodernism and lifestyles  Nigel Watson  7 Postmodernism and religion  Pamela Sue Anderson  8 Postmodernism and the postcolonial world  Eleanor Byrne  9 Postmodernism and science and technology  Iain Hamilton Grant  10 Postmodernism and organizations  Ang?lique du Toit  11 Postmodernism and architecture  Diane Morgan  12 Postmodernism and art  Colin Trodd  13 Postmodernism and cinema