Louis Althusser / Luke Ferretter.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferretter, Luke, 1970-

Series:

Routledge critical thinkers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Althusser, Louis, 1918-1990.

Althusser, Louis.

Physical Description:

xi, 162 pages ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.

Summary:

Best known for his theories of ideology and its impact on politics and culture, Louis Althusser revolutionized Marxist theory. His writing changed the face of literary and cultural studies, and continues to influence political modes of criticism such as feminism, postcolonialism and queer theory. Beginning with an introduction to the context of Marxist theory, this book goes on to explain: -- * how Althusser interpreted and developed Marx 's work -- * the political implications of reading -- * ideology and its significance for culture and criticism -- * Althusser 's aesthetic criticism of literature, theatre and art. Placing Althusser 's key ideas in the context of earlier Marxist thought, as well as tracing their development and impact, Luke Ferretter presents a wide-ranging yet accessible guide, ideal for those new to the work of this influential critical thinker.

Contents:

The cornerstones : Marx and the theory of culture

The revolution in theory : Althusser's Marxism

The politics of reading : essays on interpretation

The politics of culture : essays on ideology

Materialist aesthetics : essays on literature and art

Posthumous confessions : The future lasts a long time.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [145]-158) and index.

ISBN:

0415327318

0415327326

0203358724

OCLC:

59280025

Publisher Number:

9780415327312 (hbk. : alk. paper)

9780415327329 (pbk. : alk. paper)