The Routledge Companion to Postmodernism

Fully revised and updated, the third edition of The Routledge Companion to Postmodernismcontinues to provide the ideal introduction to the many faces of postmodernism. Featuring contributions from a cast of international scholars, the Companion contains 19 detailed essays on the major themes and topics along with an A-Z of the key terms and concepts used in the study of postmodernism. Along with revised essays on philosophy, politics, literature, and more, the first section also now contains expanded essays on the postcolonial world, religion and television as well as brand new essays on aesthetics, business, gender and the performing arts. The concepts section, too, has been enhanced with new entries on altermodern, dark matter, global warming, hypermedia and more. Students interested in any aspect of postmodernist thought will continue to find this an indispensable resource.