Politics of Possibility: Encountering the Radical Imagination by Gary A. Olson (

Description: Politics of Possibility by Gary A. Olson, Lynn Worsham, Henry A. Giroux In the probing interviews in this vibrant new book, eminent scholars struggle with some of the most crucial issues facing contemporary intellectuals FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the probing interviews in this vibrant new book, eminent scholars struggle with some of the most crucial issues facing contemporary intellectuals. Poststructuralist philosopher Judith Butler discusses the pain of rigorous intellectual work, saying that it is necessarily extremely hard labor, as she examines the intersection of discourse and political action. Award-winning filmmaker, philosopher, and social theorist David Theo Goldberg reviews his life s work, especially on issues of racism. Literary critic and feminist philosopher Avital Ronell sets out to disrupt the standard logic of signification, to force readers into fresh ways of perceiving a subject at hand. Postcolonial theorist Homi Bhabha discusses how critical literacy is intimately connected to the question of democratic representation, and he elaborates on how cultural difference can lead to a politics of discrimination. And neo-Marxist cultural critic Slavoj i ek takes readers on an exhilarating journey through a wide range of critical subjects." Author Biography Gary A. Olson, Lynn Worsham, Henry A. Giroux Table of Contents Introduction; Chapter 1 Changing the Subject: Judith Butlers Politics of Radical Resignification, Gary A. Olson, Lynn Worsham; Chapter 2 On the State of Race Theory: A Conversation with David Theo Goldberg, Susan Searls Giroux; Chapter 3 Confessions of an Anacoluthon: Avital Ronell on Writing, Technology, Pedagogy, Politics, D. Diane Davis; Chapter 4 Staging the Politics of Difference: Homi Bhabhas Critical Literacy, Gary A. Olson, Lynn Worsham; Chapter 5 Slavoj iek: Philosopher, Cultural Critic, and Cyber-Communist, Gary A. Olson, Lynn Worsham; Long Description In the probing interviews in this vibrant new book, eminent scholars struggle with some of the most crucial issues facing contemporary intellectuals. Poststructuralist philosopher Judith Butler discusses the ?pain? of rigorous intellectual work, saying that it is ?necessarily extremely hard labor, ? as she examines the intersection of discourse and political action. Award-winning filmmaker, philosopher, and social theorist David Theo Goldberg reviews his life?s work, especially on issues of racism. Literary critic and feminist philosopher Avital Ronell sets out to disrupt the standard logic of signification, to force readers into fresh ways of perceiving a subject at hand. Postcolonial theorist Homi Bhabha discusses how critical literacy is intimately connected to the question of democratic representation, and he elaborates on how cultural difference can lead to a politics of discrimination. And neo-Marxist cultural critic Slavoj ?iek takes readers on an exhilarating journey through a wide range of critical subjects. Description for Reader In the probing interviews in this vibrant new book, eminent scholarsstruggle with some of the most crucial issues facing contemporary intellectuals.Poststructuralist philosopher Judith Butler discusses the "pain" of rigorous intellectualwork, saying that it is "necessarily extremely hard labor," as she examines the intersectionof discourse and political action. Award-winning filmmaker, philosopher, and social theoristDavid Theo Goldberg reviews his lifes work, especially on issues of racism. Literary criticand feminist philosopher Avital Ronell sets out to disrupt the standard logic ofsignification, to force readers into fresh ways of perceiving a subject at hand.Postcolonial theorist Homi Bhabha discusses how critical literacy is intimately connected tothe question of democratic representation, and he elaborates on how cultural difference canlead to a politics of discrimination. And neo-Marxist cultural critic Slavoj Zizek takesreaders on an exhilarating journey through a wide range of critical subjects. Details ISBN1594514445 Short Title POLITICS OF POSSIBILITY Series Radical Imagination Language English ISBN-10 1594514445 ISBN-13 9781594514449 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2007 Subtitle Encountering the Radical Imagination Edited by Lynn Worsham Birth 1953 Affiliation University of South Florida Author Henry A. Giroux Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9781594514449 AU Release Date 2007-08-30 NZ Release Date 2007-08-30 UK Release Date 2007-08-30 Pages 224 Publication Date 2007-08-30 Alternative 9781594514456 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Country of Publication United States DEWEY 190.905 US Release Date 2007-08-30 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134477593;

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