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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Book Title
Simulacra and Simulation
Publication Date
1994-12-22
Pages
176
ISBN
0472065211

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Michigan Press
ISBN-10
0472065211
ISBN-13
9780472065219
eBay Product ID (ePID)
250278

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Simulacra and Simulation
Publication Year
1994
Subject
Popular Culture, General, Subjects & Themes / General
Type
Textbook
Author
Jean. Baudrillard
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Philosophy, Social Science
Series
The Body, in Theory: Histories of Cultural Materialism Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
7.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
94-038393
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
Baudrillard's studies in simulacra and simulation are among his most important work, particularly as they pertain to his concept of postmodernity and analyses of postmodern culture. The English translation of these essays is therefore very welcome., Simulacra and Simulation is arguably Baudrillard's most important book. In it he moves from a theory of consumer society governed by a 'code' to a general theory of culture that problematizes 'reality.' His idea of the hyperreal informs most discussions.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
194
Synopsis
This foundational work in postmodern philosophy and cultural theory explores how contemporary society has replaced reality and meaning with symbols and signs, leading to a condition Baudrillard calls "hyperreality." In his provocative treatise, Baudrillard examines the implications of a world where simulations (copies without originals) precede and shape what we consider real, blurring the boundary between reality and representation. Through analysis of mass media, consumer culture, and technological influence, he argues that modern life is dominated by "simulacra," images and concepts that no longer refer to any authentic reality but instead reference each other, creating an endless cycle of signification detached from truth. With references ranging from Disneyland to the news media, this book offers a challenging critique of how people in the late twentieth century and beyond perceive, construct, and interact with the world, underlining the instability of meaning in a media-saturated culture., Develops a theory of contemporary culture that relies on displacing economic notions of cultural production with notions of cultural expenditure. This book represents an effort to rethink cultural theory from the perspective of a concept of cultural materialism, one that radically redefines postmodern formulations of the body.
LC Classification Number
BD236.B3813 1994

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