Critical Theory: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides)

Critical Theory: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides)

<P><EM>Critical Theory: The Key Concepts</EM> introduces over 300 widely-used terms, categories and ideas drawing upon well-established approaches like new historicism, postmodernism, psychoanalysis, Marxism, and narratology as well as many new critical theories of the last twenty years such as Actor-Network Theory, Global Studies, Critical Race Theory, and Speculative Realism. This book explains the key concepts at the heart of a wide range of influential theorists from Agamben to Žižek. Entries range from concise definitions to longer more explanatory essays and include terms such as:</P> <UL> <LI>Aesthetics</LI> <LI>Desire</LI> <LI>Dissensus</LI> <LI>Dromocracy</LI> <LI>Hegemony</LI> <LI>Ideology</LI> <LI>Intersectionality</LI> <LI>Late Capitalism</LI> <LI>Performativity</LI> <LI>Race</LI> <LI>Suture</LI></UL> <P>Featuring cross-referencing throughout, a substantial bibliography and index, <EM>Critical Theory: The Key Concepts</EM> is an accessible and easy-to-use guide. This book is an invaluable introduction covering a wide range of subjects for anyone who is studying or has an interest in critical theory (past and present).</P>