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

Description: With the Sharpened Axe of Reason by Gerhard Fischer 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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 Review If the danger of this collection is that it looks as though it has something for anyone, its appeal is precisely that its eclectic and slightly fragmented overall structure is peculiarly attuned to its subject. This is essential reading for serious students of Benjamin. AUMLA Promotional Also available in paperback, 9781859730546 GBP19.99 (April, 1996) Review Quote "If the danger of this collection is that it looks as though it has something for anyone, its appeal is precisely that its eclectic and slightly fragmented overall structure is peculiarly attuned to its subject. This is essential reading for serious students of Benjamin." AUMLA Details ISBN1859730442 Language English ISBN-10 1859730442 ISBN-13 9781859730447 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1996 Imprint Berg Publishers Subtitle Approaches to Walter Benjamin Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Gerhard Fischer Illustrations bibliography, index Place of Publication London Short Title WITH THE SHARPENED AXE OF REAS DOI 10.1604/9781859730447 UK Release Date 1996-04-01 AU Release Date 1996-04-01 NZ Release Date 1996-04-01 Author Gerhard Fischer Pages 240 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 1996-04-01 DEWEY 193 Audience General 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:19706220;

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