Jean Baudrillard (Routledge Critical Thinkers)

Jean Baudrillard (Routledge Critical Thinkers)

<P>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:</P> <UL> <UL> <P></P></UL> <LI>an introduction to Baudrillard’s key works and theories such as simulation and hyperreality </LI> <LI>coverage of Baudrillard’s later work on the question of postmodernism </LI> <LI>a new chapter on Baudrillard and terrorism </LI> <LI>engagement with architecture and urbanism through the Utopie group </LI> <LI>a look at the most recent applications of Baudrillard’s ideas. </LI> <UL> <P></P></UL></UL> <P>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.</P>