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Introducing Critical Theory: A Graphic Guide (Introducing Series)
by
Stuart Sim
The last few decades have seen an explosion in the production of critical theories, with deconstructionists, poststructuralists, postmodernists, second-wave feminists, new historicists, cultural materialists, postcolonialists, black critics and queer theorists, among a host of others, all vying for our attention. This vast range of interpretations can leave one feeling con...more
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
June 15th 2005
by Totem Books
(first published August 29th 1997)
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Reading this book is not going to make you an expert on Foucault or Lacan- however, if what you are seeking is an idea as to the spectrum of schools and branches and concerns of "critical theory," or if you're not even terribly sure what "critical theory" IS, then I suggest you pick this book up. When I was just getting started, it really helped me create a "cognitive map" of the field. Basically you get a mapped out schema of the world of crit...more
A good look at a shitty subject.
I was one of those people who would be like, "what the f are these people talking about???" whenever I'd here critical theory arguments against things like math, logic, science, etc. from folks at Cornell. Thanks to this book, I see that the whole genre or approach is not a total sham, but rather some of its ideological aggressors (read: students with little understanding of other approaches).
This is a nice visually stimulating way to be introduced to this world, its gia...more
This is a nice visually stimulating way to be introduced to this world, its gia...more
LANDASAN yang baik untuk melihat gambaran luas teori kritikal dalam kerangka postmoden yang merebak di Eropah dan menjalar ke luar wilayah itu. Lakaran grafik banyak membantu untuk memahami konsep teori kritikal yang bermula dari Grand Design Marxis hingga membuka paradigma pluralisme yang menjadi keghairahan baru Barat.
I learnt more with this little comic book than in 3 years of Media Studies at University. Critical Theory was a big part of the course but until now (14 years later) I can't say I had a clear idea of what it was all about. Great series, I'm now reading the 'Philosophy' guide of the same series (albeit in its App form - available for the iPhone/iPod Touch)and it's proving to be just as good.
For what it is it's a good book. Summarizes major theories in a single sentence. It definitely is enough to get you interested in Critical Theory, but I don't have a firm grasp on any of the theories discussed. It's a primer.
Excellent beginners book, puts things into place and creates the links between each thinker.
These books can be great at times and at other times dreadful,but this one is very good.
These books can be great at times and at other times dreadful,but this one is very good.
I have this book but it has translated and published by Resist Book...
It looks like a comic, there are pictures.. Interesting!
Is original book have the pictures too; like comic?
It looks like a comic, there are pictures.. Interesting!
Is original book have the pictures too; like comic?
More basic theory stuff. I wish it held together more cohesively. This is basically a dictionary of different lit theories with goofy drawings.
You know those goofy little graphics in the corner of your text books. . .odd little cartoons and maps. . .that's pretty much here. . .although many of the the graphics are of a racier variety than you'll find in a text book. . .All around helpful. . .
There is an index in the back. . so that when you are reading something else. . something hard. . .you can cross-reference terms and names to get the general snippets. . .the whole goofy pictures of smart peoples' faces. ..really helps me a lo...more
There is an index in the back. . so that when you are reading something else. . something hard. . .you can cross-reference terms and names to get the general snippets. . .the whole goofy pictures of smart peoples' faces. ..really helps me a lo...more
Just because we use cheats doesn't mean we're not smart.
These books seem like the Cliff's notes to more scholarly material but happen to far surpass Cliff's notes in coolness because of their graphic representation.
As introductions they are a great way to become acquainted with the subject(s) that is fun and informative.
Some of the drawings leave a little to be desired, but others are spot on. There's the rub, but you try drawing some of Derrida or Deleuze an...more
These books seem like the Cliff's notes to more scholarly material but happen to far surpass Cliff's notes in coolness because of their graphic representation.
As introductions they are a great way to become acquainted with the subject(s) that is fun and informative.
Some of the drawings leave a little to be desired, but others are spot on. There's the rub, but you try drawing some of Derrida or Deleuze an...more
I don't know how good this would be for a complete beginner, but for me it was very useful as a map tracing the links between the theorists and their works. Lots of inspiration for further reading.
A good concise introduction to the diverse range of critical theories that have been developed.
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