With the Sharpened Axe of Reason: Approaches to Walter Benjamin by Gerhard Fisch

Description: With the Sharpened Axe of Reason by Gerhard Fischer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This text includes: a re-evaluation of Benjamins concepts of history and modernity; a discussion of aspects of Benjamins literary scholarship and his theory/ practice of literary criticism and epistolography; and a review of Benjamins writings on media and performance theories. Publisher Description Walter Benjamin holds a unique fascination for students and scholars interested in the question of modernity. The most original thinker of Weimar Germany, Benjamin has become something of a cultural icon and his works are often regarded with awe rather than critical scrutiny. This book offers surprising new insights from a number of perspectives -- sociology, history, womens studies, literary and cultural studies -- and investigates unexplored areas of Benjamin scholarship to arrive at a critically balanced perception of his work. There are four main sections:- a critical re-evaluation of Benjamins concepts of history and modernity in light of postmodernist discourses;- a discussion of aspects of Benjamins literary scholarship; - a re-evaluation of Benjamins writings on media and performance theories; and - an investigation of Benjamins peculiar utopianism which includes a critical consideration of sexual/gender politics. Author Biography Gerhard Fischer Senior Lecturer and Head of the School of German and Russian Studies,University of New South Wales Details ISBN 1859730442 ISBN-13 9781859730447 Title With the Sharpened Axe of Reason Author Gerhard Fischer Format Hardcover Year 1996 Pages 240 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:19706220; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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