This exciting volume in the Transitions series explores both history and contemporary ideas, pushing forward the boundaries of what we understand by 'modernity'. This book is distinguished from its competitors by its clear focus on close readings of commonly-studied texts and a strict policy on writing for an undergraduate readership.
Provides an approachable summary of the history and key ideas surrounding the notion of modernity
Offers close readings of widelystudied texts
David Punter
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