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Cynicism and postmodernity / Timothy Bewes.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bewes, Timothy.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Cynicism.
- Postmodernism.
- Philosophy, Modern--20th century.
- Philosophy, Modern.
- Civilization, Modern--1950-.
- Civilization, Modern.
- Physical Description:
- vi, 248 pages ; 22 cm
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Verso, 1997.
- Summary:
- Melancholic and introspective, ironical and apolitical, the urban cynic is a myth of our time. In a provocative study, Timothy Bewes charts the development of contemporary society's culture of cynicism. This is a book for all those fascinated by the state of politics, critical thinking, and the plight of the individual in the 21st century.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [218]-240) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1859848265
- 1859841961
- OCLC:
- 36423451
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