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Louis Althusser (Routledge Critical Thinkers)

By Luke Ferretter

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2006
ISBN
0415327326, 9780415327329
LCC
B2430.A474 F47 2005
Google Books ID
fn0ZLu27jVoC
Open Library ID
OL22715043M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
989 kB (1012540 bytes)
Series
Routledge Critical Thinkers
Edition
1
Pages
176\176
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

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.

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