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:
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an introduction to Baudrillard's key works and theories such as
simulation and hyperreality
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coverage of Baudrillard's later work on the question of postmodernism
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a new chapter on Baudrillard and terrorism
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engagement with architecture and urbanism through the Utopie group
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a look at the most recent applications of Baudrillard's ideas.
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.