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Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory: Concepts and Applications introduces major critical and literary theories to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Key features include:
- Comprehensive coverage: Includes major theoretical schools such as Formalism, New Historicism, Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Marxism, Feminism, and more.
- Focus on contemporary topics: Explores cutting-edge areas like Digital Humanities, Glitch Theory, Disability Theory, Affect Theory, Dalit Studies, Trauma Theory, and Animal Studies.
- Accessible language: Written in a clear, reader-friendly style ideal for both native and non-native English speakers.
- Student-friendly approach: Makes complex theoretical ideas engaging and understandable, enhancing both reading and application skills.
- Updated theoretical debates: Discusses recent developments, including debates around the concept of "post-theory."
- Versatile usage: Suitable for courses in literature, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanities programs.
This volume is an essential companion for students, researchers, and instructors seeking a thorough and accessible guide to contemporary literary and cultural theory.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Introduction
- 1 Russian Formalism
- 2 Structuralism
- 3 Marxist Literary Theory
- 4 Psychoanalysis
- 5 Reader Response Theory
- 6 Post-structuralism
- 7 Feminist Literary Theory
- 8 Queer Theory
- 9 Cultural Studies
- 10 Race and Ethnic Studies
- 11 Postcolonial Studies
- 12 Dalit Studies
- 13 New Historicism
- 14 Ecocriticism
- 15 Trauma Theory
- 16 Memory Studies
- 17 Film Theory
- 18 Affect Theory
- 19 Disability Theory
- 20 Animal Studies
- 21 The Anthropocene
- 22 Glitch Theory
- 23 Digital Humanities
- Index