ABSTRACT

This fully revised third edition of The Routledge Companion to Postmodernism provides 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.

part I|225 pages

Postmodernism: Its History and Cultural Context

chapter 1|12 pages

Postmodernism and Philosophy

chapter 3|12 pages

Postmodernism and Politics

chapter 4|13 pages

Postmodernism and Feminism

chapter 6|11 pages

Postmodernism and Lifestyles

chapter 7|13 pages

Postmodernism and Religion

chapter 11|12 pages

Postmodernism and Architecture

chapter 12|12 pages

Postmodernism and Art

chapter 13|13 pages

Postmodernism and Cinema

chapter 14|13 pages

Postmodernism and Television

chapter 15|13 pages

Postmodernism and Fiction

chapter 16|12 pages

Postmodernism and Music

chapter 17|10 pages

Postmodernism and Performance

chapter 18|11 pages

Postmodernism and Popular Culture

part II|78 pages

Critical Terms

letter |5 pages

A

chapter |4 pages

B

chapter |6 pages

C

chapter |7 pages

D

letter |3 pages

E

chapter |3 pages

F

chapter |3 pages

G

chapter |4 pages

H

chapter |3 pages

I

chapter |1 pages

J

chapter |3 pages

L

chapter |5 pages

M

chapter |3 pages

N

letter |2 pages

O

chapter |8 pages

P

chapter |2 pages

Q

chapter |3 pages

R

chapter |7 pages

S

chapter |1 pages

T

chapter |1 pages

V

chapter |1 pages

W

chapter |1 pages

Z