Bücher von Barry Smart

A wide-ranging, detailed and critical analysis of Western consumerism and its globalization, from one of the most respected names in the field today.

Explores the key issues that arise in debates over modernity and postmodernity. It aims to provide students with an accessible introduction to both the contentious notion of postmodernity and the major themes and issues addressed in associated debates over the limits of modernity.

Examines the relevance of Foucault's work for developing an understanding of those issues which lie beyond the limits of Marxist theory and analysis - issues such as 'individualising' forms of power, power-knowledge relations, the rise of 'the social', and the associated socialisation of politics.

Examines the social and economic processes which have shaped and continue to shape life today. It also provides critical assessments of the various "modern" and "postmodern" thinkers who have sought to explain these processes.