Postmodernism And The Other : New Imperialism Of Western Culture - Ziauddin Sardar

Postmodernism And The Other

New Imperialism Of Western Culture

By: Ziauddin Sardar

Paperback | 20 December 1997 | Edition Number 1

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Postmodernism is often presented as a theory of liberation that promotes pluralism and gives representation to the marginalized peoples of the non-West and Other cultures. This book offers an examination of postmodernism from a non-Western perspective. It argues that the claims of postmodernism are a sham. By making a systematic assessment of the main spheres of postmodernism - from philosophy, art and architecture to film, television, pop music and consumer lifestyles and new age religions - it sets out to reveal that, contrary to commonly-held notions, postmodernism in fact operates to further marginalize the non-West and confound its aspirations. In this outspoken testimony it is asserted that, while there is superficial reference to the Other, the people of the non-West are actually redundant in the postmodern present and irrelevent to its future. The book offers ways in which the non-West can counter the postmodern assault and survive with their histories, identities and cultures intact.
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'A far reaching critique from a non-western perspective' -- The Tribune on Sunday

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