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Postmodernism in History

Postmodernism in History

Beverley Southgate

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2003
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Historia
ISBN:
9780415305389

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This book traces the philosophical precursors of postmodernism and identifies the roots of current concerns. Beverley Southgate describes the core constituents of postmodernism and provides a lucid and profound analysis of the current concerns.

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