The Postmodern Presence by Arthur Asa Berger
'Postmodern' is a popular term, but difficult to define. Is it a movement? Discipline? Lifestyle? Or all these things? What are the limits of its jurisdiction? Instead of summing up the various perspectives of scholars and the variety of ideas to which the term postmodernism has been assigned, Berger lets this diversity speak for itself. By bringing together in a reader format articles and essays on the impact of the postmodern temper on an eclectic range of subjects from MTV and 'The X-Files' to museums and university culture, Berger presents a few of the many ways different theorists have come to terms with postmodernism, while examining manifestations of postmodernism in the culture of everyday life. Highly entertaining and thought-provoking, the collection is sure to engage students and encourage a real involvement with the issues of postmodernism. And, when paired with its 'postmodern murder mystery' companion, Postmortem for a Postmodernist (also published by AltaMira Press), the pair make an amusing and engaging exploration into the world of the postmodern presence.d engaging exploration into the world of the postmodern presence.d engaging exploration into the world of the postmodern presence.d engaging exploration into the world of the postmodern presence.
Arthur Asa Berger teaches in the Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts Department at San Francisco State University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780761989806 |
| ISBN 10 | 0761989803 |
| Title | The Postmodern Presence |
| Author | Arthur Asa Berger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | AltaMira Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 1998-04-21 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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