Cultural Criticism: A Primer of Key Concepts

by Arthur Asa Berger

Book Overview

In this guide to cultural criticism, Arthur Asa Berger presents complex concepts in jargon-free language, making the book an ideal introductory text. It covers the key theorists, concepts, and subject areas, from literary, sociological and psychoanalytical theories of semiotics and Marxism. Berger brings cultural criticism to life by making these theories relevant to see students′ lives. Illustrating his explanations with excerpts from classic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803957343
• ISBN13: 9780803957343
• Release Date: November 1994
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

great intro to discourse theory/ etc.

This is a handy little text. It hits the main points of a great deal of current postmodern thought along with related issues in discourse theory. As a primer I'd call this a must for doctoral students, and really useful for emerging scholars unfamiliar with the literature on cultural criticism

Critspeak made easy

This is an excellent book for beginners who want some sort of a road map into the intricate territory of cultural criticism.Not only is most of the critspeak that is around almost intractably obscure,at times you almost wonder if these chaps write in English at all. For those of you who have thrown up your hands in despair after your fortieth attempt to read Derrida and his ilk.. and you have no clue at all as to what these guys are talking about..(Of course,with Derrida one can't loosely use such words as 'Talking' unless you want to be deconstructed within an inch of your life) Do not despair!You can atleast begin here. With extraordinary lucidity and sparkling intelligence,Berger takes us on a guided tour of the whole crit theory pantheon....Marxism,Semiotics..to mention a few.A stimulating read. A must-buy for beginners..Run out and get your copy!