The Shape Of The Signifier by Walter Benn Michaels
1967 to the End of History
The book explores the shift in literary and cultural theory from a focus on meaning and interpretation to an emphasis on identity and difference. It critiques the way contemporary theory often prioritizes the signifier over the signified, arguing that this shift reflects broader cultural and political changes. The author examines how this focus on identity influences debates in areas such as race, politics, and aesthetics, ultimately questioning the implications for understanding literature and culture in a postmodern context. Through this analysis, the book challenges readers to reconsider the role of interpretation and meaning in the study of texts and cultural phenomena.
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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