Author

Publication

2003-02-24 - Sage Publications Ltd

Language

English

Word Count

55,500 words, Guess

Page Count

222 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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  • Library of Congress Control Number2002108290
  • Goodreads5950216
  • LibraryThing7257572

Classifications

  • LCCHM24

Description

This book is the essential roadmap to the key concepts which frame our understanding of society and culture. From cybernetics to quantum theory, from ideology to power, from aesthetics to mimesis, this book spans a range of disciplines to provide an insight into the current scientific and intellectual state of society. This ambitious pedagogical and intellectual project dazzles with insight and the breadth of knowledge presented. Each entry, from Abjection to Zeno's Paradox, provides a history and current meaning of the concept in question. It then outlines its place in the work of a key author, while also offering an interpretation of the term's significance, both current and classical. Concepts are organized in alphabetical order, complete with references for further research, making this the essential reference for students throughout the social sciences and humanities.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Key Contemporary Concepts: From Abjection to Zeno's Paradox (Sage Key Concepts)HardcoverSage Publications Ltd2003-02-24

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