Ideology
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Beschreibung
This concise introduction to the concept of ideology provides an overview of the term and considers its impact on literary theory. James M. Decker analyzes the history of Western ideology from its pre-Enlightenment roots to its current incarnations, providing readers with both an essential overview of key terms and issues and a thoughtful assessment of some of the important critical thinkers associated with the notion, including Marx, Gramsci and Althusser.
Ideological theories are introduced within three broad categories - the subjective, the institutional and the political - which helps students to synthesize a concept that sprawls across the traditional disciplinary lines of philosophy, politics, economics, history and cultural and literary studies.
Close readings of key texts demonstrate the impact of ideology on critical practice and literary reputation. Texts include:
- Toni Morrison's Sula
- William Faulkner's 'Barn Burning'
- George Orwell's 1984
Compact and easy-to-follow, Decker's study finally asks: are we now in a 'post-ideological' era?
This concise introduction to the concept of ideology provides an overview of the term and considers its impact on literary theory. James M. Decker analyzes the history of Western ideology from its pre-Enlightenment roots to its current incarnations, providing readers with both an essential overview of key terms and issues and a thoughtful assessment of some of the important critical thinkers associated with the notion, including Marx, Gramsci and Althusser. Close readings of key texts, ranging from Toni Morrison's Sula to William Faulkner's Barn Burning, demonstrate the impact of ideology on critical practice and literary reputation.
Introduces and traces the history of one the key terms of the last two centuries
Assesses the work of some of the most important thinkers associated with ideology, including Marx, Gramsci, and Althusser
Helpfully classifies the numerous ideological threads into three broad categories: the subjective, the institutional, and the political
Applies the concept of ideology to literary texts such as Toni Morrison's Sula, William Faulkner's 'Barn Burning', and George Orwell's 98
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