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Postmodernity

Postmodernity

Barry Smart

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
1992
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Sociedad y ciencias sociales
ISBN:
9780415069618
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At last, a short and authoritative critical introduction to one of the most talked about and most misunderstood concepts of current times. Barry Smart provides a clear and readable discussion for students which also manages to be a shrewd and stimulating contribution to the debate about modernity and postmodernity. Brightly observed and totally trustworthy it will occupy a central place in all introductions to the concept of postmodernity.

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