The Routledge Companion to Critical Theory
Published on 24. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
312 pages
978-0-415-33296-5 (ISBN)
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The Routledge Companion to Critical Theory is an indispensable aid for anyone approaching this exciting field of study for the first time.
By exploring ideas from a diverse range of disciplines, `theory' encourages us to develop a deeper understanding of how we approach the written word. This book defines what is generically referred to as `critical theory', and guides readers through some of the most complex and fundamental concepts in the field, ranging from Historicism to Postmodernism, from Psychoanalytic Criticism to Race and Postcoloniality.
Fully cross referenced throughout, the book encompasses manageable introductions to important ideas followed by a dictionary of terms and thinkers which students are likely to encounter. Further reading is offered to guide students to crucial primary essays and introductory chapters on each concept.
By exploring ideas from a diverse range of disciplines, `theory' encourages us to develop a deeper understanding of how we approach the written word. This book defines what is generically referred to as `critical theory', and guides readers through some of the most complex and fundamental concepts in the field, ranging from Historicism to Postmodernism, from Psychoanalytic Criticism to Race and Postcoloniality.
Fully cross referenced throughout, the book encompasses manageable introductions to important ideas followed by a dictionary of terms and thinkers which students are likely to encounter. Further reading is offered to guide students to crucial primary essays and introductory chapters on each concept.
Reviews / Votes
'An excellent introduction to the field.' - Robert Eaglestone, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK'Comprehensive and wide-ranging, this volume combines accessibility with scholarly soundness to offer an up-dated and engaging coverage of all the essential schools in modern critical theory.' - Galin Tihanov, Lancaster University, UK
'[This book will be] popular with students seeking a handbook to critical theory both at introductory leve and for reference during more in-depth studies. An essential addition to any university library' Linda Kemp, Languages and Literature
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
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Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-33296-5 (9780415332965)
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Persons
Simon Malpas is Lecturer in English Literature at Edinburgh University. He is author of The Postmodern (2005) and Jean-François Lyotard (2003), editor of Postmodern Debates (2001) and, with John Joughin, The New Aestheticism (2003).
Paul Wake is a lecturer in English Literature at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has published articles on narrative theory and postmodernism. His monograph, Conrad's Marlow: Narrative and Death in Youth, Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim and Chance will be published in 2007.
Kate McGowan
Department of English
Manchester Metropolitan University
Paul Wake
Department of English
Manchester Metropolitan University
Glyn Daly
Department of Politics
Northampton University
Catherine Belsey
Distinguished Research Professor in Critical and Cultural Theory
Cardiff University
Simon Malpas
Department of English Literature
University of Edinburgh
Rob Lapsley
Independent scholar
Andrew Benjamin
Professor of Critical Theory in Design and Architecture
University of Technology, Sydney
Susan Hekman
Department of Political Science
University of Texas at Arlington
Donald E. Hall
Jackson Family Distinguished Chair in English
West Virginia University
Linda Hutcheon
Professor of English and Comparative Literature
University of Toronto
Apollo Amoko
Department of English
University of Florida
University of Edinburgh, UK
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Paul Wake is a lecturer in English Literature at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has published articles on narrative theory and postmodernism. His monograph, Conrad's Marlow: Narrative and Death in Youth, Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim and Chance will be published in 2007.
Kate McGowan
Department of English
Manchester Metropolitan University
Paul Wake
Department of English
Manchester Metropolitan University
Glyn Daly
Department of Politics
Northampton University
Catherine Belsey
Distinguished Research Professor in Critical and Cultural Theory
Cardiff University
Simon Malpas
Department of English Literature
University of Edinburgh
Rob Lapsley
Independent scholar
Andrew Benjamin
Professor of Critical Theory in Design and Architecture
University of Technology, Sydney
Susan Hekman
Department of Political Science
University of Texas at Arlington
Donald E. Hall
Jackson Family Distinguished Chair in English
West Virginia University
Linda Hutcheon
Professor of English and Comparative Literature
University of Toronto
Apollo Amoko
Department of English
University of Florida
University of Edinburgh, UK
Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Content
Acknowledgments Page x
Editor's Introduction x
Contributors x
Part I Critical Theory: Introductory Essays x
Structuralism and Semiotics Kate McGowan x
Narrative and Narratology Paul Wake x
Marxism Glyn Daly x
Poststructuralism Catherine Belsey x
Historicism Simon Malpas x
Psychoanalytic Criticism Rob Lapsley x
Deconstruction Andrew Benjamin x
Feminism Susan Hekman x
Gender and Queer Theory Donald E. Hall x
Postmodernism Linda Hutcheon x
Race and Postcoloniality Apollo Amoko x
Part II Names and Terms x
Bibliography x
Index x
'The Routledge Companion to Critical Theory' is an indispensable aid for anyone approaching this exciting field of study for the first time.
By exploring ideas from a diverse range of disciplines 'theory' encourages us to develop a deeper understanding of how we approach the written word. This book defines what is generically referred to as 'critical theory', and guides readers through some of the most complex and fundamental concepts in the field, ranging from Historicism to Postmodernism, from Psychoanalytic Criticism to Race and Postcoloniality.
Fully cross referenced throughout, the book encompasses manageable introductions to important ideas followed by a dictionary of terms and thinkers which students are likely to encounter. Further reading is offered to guide students to crucial primary essays and introductory chapters on each concept.
'Routledge Companion to Critical Theory' is an indispensable aid for anyone approaching this exciting field of study for the first time.
By exploring ideas from a diverse range of disciplines 'theory' encourages us to develop a deeper understanding of how we approach the written word. This book defines what is generically referred to as 'critical theory', and guides readers through some of the most complex and fundamental concepts in the field, ranging from Historicism to Postmodernism, from Psychoanalytic Criticism to Race and Postcoloniality.
Fully cross referenced throughout, the book encompasses manageable introductions to important ideas followed by a dictionary of terms and thinkers which students are likely to encounter. Further reading is offered to guide students to crucial primary essays and introductory chapters on each concept.
An indispensable guide for anyone coming to this field of study for the first time, this text explores ideas from a diverse range of disciplines and encourages the reader to develop a deeper understanding of how to approach the written word.
Editor's Introduction x
Contributors x
Part I Critical Theory: Introductory Essays x
Structuralism and Semiotics Kate McGowan x
Narrative and Narratology Paul Wake x
Marxism Glyn Daly x
Poststructuralism Catherine Belsey x
Historicism Simon Malpas x
Psychoanalytic Criticism Rob Lapsley x
Deconstruction Andrew Benjamin x
Feminism Susan Hekman x
Gender and Queer Theory Donald E. Hall x
Postmodernism Linda Hutcheon x
Race and Postcoloniality Apollo Amoko x
Part II Names and Terms x
Bibliography x
Index x
'The Routledge Companion to Critical Theory' is an indispensable aid for anyone approaching this exciting field of study for the first time.
By exploring ideas from a diverse range of disciplines 'theory' encourages us to develop a deeper understanding of how we approach the written word. This book defines what is generically referred to as 'critical theory', and guides readers through some of the most complex and fundamental concepts in the field, ranging from Historicism to Postmodernism, from Psychoanalytic Criticism to Race and Postcoloniality.
Fully cross referenced throughout, the book encompasses manageable introductions to important ideas followed by a dictionary of terms and thinkers which students are likely to encounter. Further reading is offered to guide students to crucial primary essays and introductory chapters on each concept.
'Routledge Companion to Critical Theory' is an indispensable aid for anyone approaching this exciting field of study for the first time.
By exploring ideas from a diverse range of disciplines 'theory' encourages us to develop a deeper understanding of how we approach the written word. This book defines what is generically referred to as 'critical theory', and guides readers through some of the most complex and fundamental concepts in the field, ranging from Historicism to Postmodernism, from Psychoanalytic Criticism to Race and Postcoloniality.
Fully cross referenced throughout, the book encompasses manageable introductions to important ideas followed by a dictionary of terms and thinkers which students are likely to encounter. Further reading is offered to guide students to crucial primary essays and introductory chapters on each concept.
An indispensable guide for anyone coming to this field of study for the first time, this text explores ideas from a diverse range of disciplines and encourages the reader to develop a deeper understanding of how to approach the written word.