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Title: Postmodernity, by David Lyon, Lyon David ISBN: 0-8166-3227-8 Publisher: Univ of Minnesota Pr (Trd) Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: An Excellent Primer on Postmodernity
Comment: David Lyon's book Postmodernity is a very thick work though, in its entirety, it's only 131 pages. He covers the prophets of postmodernism (Nietzsche, Marx, and Heidegger) along with current influential postmodernists (Baudrillard, Derrida, Foucault, and Lyotard); the ideas of modernity and the debate over what exists today is "post," "hyper," "late," or "high" modernity; the social and cultural structures that characterize the age; and the ethical dilemmas that arise. He ends with a chapter with the "so what?" question. He says that we can either accept the postmodern, attempt to return to the modern, or go back to the premodern. Though by the time the reader arrives at Lyon's choice, it is obvious that the modern cannot be resuscitated, and the postmodern's "playfulness has passed of 'anything goes'" (88). This leaves Lyon asking the postmodern, "to make space for a vision of a (re)new(ed) earth, that antique agent of social change, and the original partner of final judgement" (110).
Lyon's clear, succinct writing demonstrates an awareness of the debates and nuances associated with choice of topics and language. His use of Blade Runner as an opening analogy for postmodernity, though lacking for those who haven't seen the movie, assures the reader that Lyon knows his audience and will translate the subject well. And not only that but that David Lyon is a real guy who can relate to this life among discrepancies and inconsistencies and maintain a sense of humor. He expresses this sense of humor by occasionally indulging himself in some fun with the ironies borne in postmodernists. For instance, Lyon writes that Derrida's "concept of deconstruction has entered the canon-forgive me-of postmodern critique" (18).
Postmodernity opened my eyes to the breadth and intricate complexity of the (post)modern project.
Rating: 4
Summary: An excellent primer on postmodernity
Comment: David Lyon's book Postmodernity is a very thick work though, in its entirety, it's only 131 pages. He covers the prophets of postmodernism (Nietzsche, Marx, and Heidegger) along with current influential postmodernists (Baudrillard, Derrida, Foucault, and Lyotard); the ideas of modernity and the debate over what exists today is "post," "hyper," "late," or "high" modernity; the social and cultural structures that characterize the age; and the ethical dilemmas that arise. He ends with a chapter with the "so what?" question. He says that we can either accept the postmodern, attempt to return to the modern, or go back to the premodern. Though by the time the reader arrives at Lyon's choice, it is obvious that the modern cannot be resuscitated, and the postmodern's "playfulness has passed of 'anything goes'" (88). This leaves Lyon asking the postmodern, "to make space for a vision of a (re)new(ed) earth, that antique agent of social change, and the original partner of final judgement" (110).
Lyon's clear, succinct writing demonstrates an awareness of the debates and nuances associated with choice of topics and language. His use of Blade Runner as an opening analogy for postmodernity, though lacking for those who haven't seen the movie, assures the reader that Lyon knows his audience and will translate the subject well. Not only that but David Lyon seems like a real guy who can relate to this life among discrepancies and inconsistencies while maintaining a sense of humor. He expresses this sense of humor by occasionally indulging himself in some fun with the ironies borne in postmodernists. For instance, Lyon writes that Derrida's "concept of deconstruction has entered the canon-forgive me-of postmodern critique" (18).
Postmodernity opened my eyes to the breadth and intricate complexity of the (post)modern project.
Rating: 5
Summary: The best there is on Postmodernity
Comment: Trying to explain Postmodernity/Postmodernism is a tricky issue at the best of times. David Lyons makes it easy to understand and makes the very complex issues surrounding Postmodernity and Postmodernism very accessible and understandable. In Postmodernity, David Lyon provides an easy to grasp introduction to this highly controversial body of work and situates thinkers within and throughout the - excuse the pun - discourse of Postmodernity. My understanding of the Postmodern has grown in leaps and bounds has benefited greatly thanks to this book. I recommend it highly.
Miguel Llora
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Title: Postmodernity: Christian Identity in a Fragmented Age (Guides to Theological Inquiry) by Paul Lakeland ISBN: 080063098X Publisher: Fortress Press Pub. Date: September, 1997 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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