Jean Baudrillard Av Richard J. Lane

<P>Jean Baudrillard is one of the most controversial theorists of our time, famous for his claim that the Gulf War never happened and for his provocative writing on terrorism, specifically 9/11. This new and fully updated second edition includes:</P><UL><UL><P></P></UL><LI>an introduction to Baudrillard¿s key works and theories such as simulation and hyperreality </LI><LI>coverage of Baudrillard¿s later work on the question of postmodernism </LI><LI>a new chapter on Baudrillard and terrorism </LI><LI>engagement with architecture and urbanism through the Utopie group </LI><LI>a look at the most recent applications of Baudrillard¿s ideas. </LI><UL><P></P></UL></UL><P>Richard J. Lane offers a comprehensive introduction to this complex and fascinating theorist, also examining the impact that Baudrillard has had on literary studies, media and cultural studies, sociology, philosophy and postmodernism.</P>