Jacques Ranciere : an introduction / Joseph J. Tanke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tanke, Joseph J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Modern.

Ranciere, Jacques.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, c2011.

Summary:

Jacques Rancière: An Introduction offers the first comprehensive introduction to the thought of one of today's most important and influential theorists. Joseph Tanke situates Rancière's distinctive approach against the backdrop of Continental philosophy and extends his insights into current discussions of art and politics. Tanke explains how Rancière's ideas allow us to understand art as having a deeper social role than is customarily assigned to it, as well as how political opposition can be revitalized. The book presents Rancière's body of work as a coherent whole, tracing key notions su

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1 FOR A CRITIQUE OF PHILOSOPHY; CHAPTER 2 POLITICS BY PROCESS OF ELIMINATION; CHAPTER 3 RETRIEVING THE POLITICS OF AESTHETICS; CHAPTER 4 REGIMES OF CINEMA; CHAPTER 5 BEYOND RANCIÈRE; NOTES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4411-3504-9

1-283-08929-7

9786613089298

1-4411-9473-8

OCLC:

721194848