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Cette série explore les liens complexes entre histoire, identité, politique et expérience vécue. Chaque volume offre des explorations perspicaces sur la manière dont les forces sociales et politiques plus larges façonnent les vies individuelles et les récits collectifs. Elle adopte une approche multidisciplinaire, mêlant analyse théorique et histoires humaines profondes. Cette collection est essentielle pour les lecteurs intéressés par le discours critique et les perspectives interculturelles.

Cultural Democracy
Beclouded Visions: Hiroshima-Nagasaki and the Art of Witness
Zones of Contention
Intellectuals at a Crossroads
Drifting on a Read

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  • Drifting on a Read

    Jazz as a Model for Writing

    • 227pages
    • 8 heures de lecture
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    Exploring the intersection of jazz and literature, Michael Jarrett analyzes how influential writers like Ralph Ellison, Michael Ondaatje, and Ishmael Reed have drawn inspiration from jazz as a structural and thematic model for their writing. He delves into their innovative approaches, highlighting how they transform musical interpretation into literary invention, thereby enriching both art forms. This examination reveals the profound impact of jazz on narrative style and creativity in modern literature.

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  • Intellectuals at a Crossroads

    The Changing Politics of China's Knowledge Workers

    • 526pages
    • 19 heures de lecture
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    Focusing on the complexities of contemporary Chinese intellectuals, the book categorizes them into organic, critical, and unattached groups, each facing unique challenges and ethical dilemmas. Through a historical-comparative lens and enriched with demographic insights and interviews, it explores their adaptations and influences on political, economic, and social changes in modern China. The study highlights the interplay between traditional values and modern demands, offering a nuanced understanding of their roles in a rapidly evolving society.

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  • Zones of Contention

    Essays on Art, Institutions, Gender, and Anxiety

    • 292pages
    • 11 heures de lecture
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    Exploring the role of artists in the modern era, this book delves into the significance of art for both the psychological and political health of American society. It raises critical questions about the responsibilities of artists today and the impact of their work on contemporary culture, urging readers to consider how art can influence social change and individual well-being in the 21st century.

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  • Beclouded Visions: Hiroshima-Nagasaki and the Art of Witness

    • 213pages
    • 8 heures de lecture

    At the heart of the exploration is how atrocity influences art, vision, and collective memory in the twentieth century, starting with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The author examines diverse imagery, from military photos to survivor art, raising profound questions about the impact of visual representations of horror on humanity. Engaging with philosophical insights from thinkers like Derrida and Benjamin, the book offers a nuanced perspective on the interplay between art, memory, and our responses to violence, challenging perceptions of pictorial realism and graphic memory.

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  • Cultural Democracy

    Politics, Media, New Technology

    • 222pages
    • 8 heures de lecture
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    Cultural Democracy explores the concept of "radical democracy" by engaging with the ideas of influential public intellectuals. It challenges conventional political dichotomies and posits that the solutions to today's cultural and political issues are closely tied to the foundational democratic principles of the U.S. The author emphasizes the need to modernize and radicalize these principles to effectively address contemporary challenges.

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