Ideology

A refreshingly even-handed overview of the broad subject of ideology. Hawkes considers all the various meanings and definitions making this lucid, comprehensive book essential reading for students of literary theory.Any literary student who is new to the terminology and uses of critical terms will welcome David Hawkes' Ideology, a comprehensive and concise overview. In refreshingly clear and jargon-free prose, Hawkes:* Considers the myriad definitions and meanings of ideology* Traces...
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A refreshingly even-handed overview of the broad subject of ideology. Hawkes considers all the various meanings and definitions making this lucid, comprehensive book essential reading for students of literary theory.Any literary student who is new to the terminology and uses of critical terms will welcome David Hawkes' Ideology, a comprehensive and concise overview. In refreshingly clear and jargon-free prose, Hawkes:* Considers the myriad definitions and meanings of ideology* Traces the history of the term and the debates which surround it, from Martin Luther and Machiavelli to present-day debates in feminism and psychoanalysis* Provides literary examples and illustrations to illuminate and clarify his argument* Asks whether, in the face of post-war capitalism and postmodernism, the ideology debate is obsolete, or is still very much relevant in contemporary debates