Jean Baudrillard is one of the most controversial theorists of our time, famous for his claim that the Gulf War never happened and for his provocative writing on terrorism, specifically 9/11. This new and fully updated second edition includes: an introduction to Baudrillard's key works and theories such as simulation and hyperreality coverage of Baudrillard's later work on the question of postmodernism a new chapter on Baudrillard and terrorism engagement with architecture and urbanism through the Utopie group a look at the most recent applications of Baudrillard's ideas. Richard J. Lane offers a comprehensive introduction to this complex and fascinating theorist, also examining the impact that Baudrillard has had on literary studies, media and cultural studies, sociology, philosophy and postmodernism.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-13
9780415474481
eBay Product ID (ePID)
86657380
Product Key Features
Book Title
Jean Baudrillard
Author
Richard J. Lane
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Popular Philosophy
Publication Year
2008
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
129mm
Item Weight
204g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Richard J. Lane
Series Title
Routledge Critical Thinkers
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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