Culture/Flesh
Explorations of Post-civilized Modernity
Published on 10. October 1995
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-8476-8083-2 (ISBN)
Description
Michael Weinstein redefines the debates over modernism/postmodernism that dominate contemporary cultural studies, offering a daring and original alternative. He argues that the current era is neither a continuation of modernity nor a postmodern rupture, but a period of 'post-civilized modernity.'
Reviews / Votes
...intelligent, farseeing, beautifully written and a must read for those of us who are interested in life philosophy. -- Frederic D. Homer, University of Wyoming An intriguing analysis of the postmodern spirit and its effect on contemporary civilization. Weinstein's construction, the 'civil savage,' free of all tradition, embracing uncertainty, pursuing pleasure, rebels against the stultifying values of modernity and carves out unique, autonomous and most importantly, individual positions in relation to cultural artifacts and moral narratives. -- James M. Glass, University of Maryland at College Park ^RCulture/Flesh^I is a creative, vital response to the challenges of (post) modernity. It deserves the attention of scholars committed to reaffirming the value of life. American Political Science Review Academic readers are likely to feel most at ease with the first part of this quest ... -- Pauline Westerman, University of Groningen DIS .40 Michael A. Weinstein is the Weber of the post-human world... A vast philosophical tour-de-force of 'postcivilized modernity'. -- Arthur Kroker, Concordia UniversityMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
422 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8476-8083-2 (9780847680832)
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Person
Michael A. Weinstein is Professor of Political Science at Purdue University and the author of numerous books including, most recently, Postmodern(ized) Simmel, with Deena Weinstein.