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  • Reappraisals

    Shifting Alignments in Postwar Critical Theory

    by Peter Uwe Hohendahl ...
    Reappraisals is a provocative account of the development of modern critical theory in Germany and the United States. Focusing on the period since World War II, Peter Uwe Hohendahl explores key debates on the function of critical theory, illuminating the diverse positions and alliances among the participants. Bringing together six essays, as well as new introductory and concluding chapters, ... Read more

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  • The Challenge of Tradition

    Critique and Redemption in Adorno's Late Writing

    by Peter Uwe Hohendahl ...
    The Challenge of Tradition emphasizes the tension between Theodor Adorno's critique of tradition as being incompatible with capitalist modernity and his understanding of the need for maintaining aesthetic and cultural connections with the past. Placing the concept of tradition in the larger context of late modernity, Peter Uwe Hohendahl argues that Adorno redeems tradition even as he critiques it ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • The Fleeting Promise of Art

    Adorno's Aesthetic Theory Revisited

    by Peter Uwe Hohendahl ...
    A discussion of Theodor Adorno's Aesthetic Theory is bound to look significantly different today than it would have looked when the book was first published in 1970, or when it first appeared in English translation in the 1980s. In The Fleeting Promise of Art, Peter Uwe Hohendahl reexamines Aesthetic Theory along with Adorno's other writings on aesthetics in light of the unexpected return of the ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • Building a National Literature

    The Case of Germany, 1830–1870

    by Peter Uwe Hohendahl ...
    Translated by Renate Baron Franciscono ...
    Building a National Literature boldly takes issue with traditional literary criticism for its failure to explain how literature as a body is created and shaped by institutional forces. Peter Uwe Hohendahl approaches literary history by focusing on the material and ideological structures that determine the canonical status of writers and works. He examines important elements in the making of a ... Read more

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  • Perilous Futures

    On Carl Schmitt's Late Writings

    by Peter Uwe Hohendahl ...
    Since his death, the writings of Carl Schmitt (1888–1985) have been debated, cited, and adopted by political and legal thinkers on both the left and right with increasing frequency, though not without controversy given Schmitt's unwavering support for National Socialism before and during World War II. In Perilous Futures, Peter Uwe Hohendahl calls for critical scrutiny of Schmitt's later writings, ... Read more

    $24.99 CAD

  • Globalizing Critical Theory

    by James Bohman, Jacques Derrida, Nancy Fraser, Jürgen Habermas, Peter Uwe Hohendahl, Andreas Huyssen, María Pía Lara, Silvia L. López, F Scott Scribner, Clay Steinman, Carsten Strathausen, Thomas McCarthy, Eduardo Mendieta ...
    Series series New Critical Theory
    Across a spectrum of academic disciplines, the topic of globalization is at the forefront of contemporary efforts to understand a dynamically changing world society. How might critical social theory respond creatively to the challenge of thinking and theorizing globalization in its full complexity? Globalizing Critical Theory collects essays by scholars at the forefront of Critical Theory as they ... Read more

    $61.99 CAD

  • The Institution of Criticism

    by Peter Uwe Hohendahl ...
    German radicals of the 1960s announced the death of literature. For them, literature both past and present, as well as conventional discussions of literary issues, had lost its meaning. In The Institution of Criticism, Peter Uwe Hohendahl explores the implications of this crisis from a Marxist perspective and attempts to define the tasks and responsibilities of criticism in advanced capitalist ... Read more

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    by August Wilhelm von Schlegel, Sophia Farnsworth ...
    Translated by John Black ...
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  • Latin Literature

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Latin Literary Tradition

    by J. W. Mackail, Victor Ball ...
    In "Latin Literature," J. W. Mackail masterfully surveys the evolution of Latin literary traditions from their origins to the age of the Renaissance. Written in a richly scholarly yet accessible style, the text delves into pivotal works and key figures, illustrating how language, culture, and politics shaped literary expression. Mackail's meticulous analysis captures the dynamic interplay between ... Read more

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    This volume offers a rich tapestry of insights from the realms of literature, art, and science, reflecting the intellectual spirit of its time. It compiles essays, articles, and creative works that showcase the achievements and explorations of diverse fields. From poetic musings to scientific advancements, the collection provides a panoramic view of the cultural and intellectual pursuits shaping ... Read more

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    by Anthony E. Southby ...
    Series series Green Planet
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