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Benjamin Now: Critical Encounters With The Arcades Project (Boundary)
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The Arcades Project Is The Unfinished, Final Work Of Influential Cultural Theorist, Critic, And Historian Walter Benjamin. Until 1999, This Huge, Unruly Manuscript, Which Provides A More Complete Picture Of The Diversity Of Benjamins Work Than Formerly Available, Had Not Been Fully Translated Into English. Benjamin Now Is The First Collection Of Essays In English To Focus On The Arcades Project.While This Essential Texts Title Refers To Its Ostensible Subjectthe Nineteenthcentury Shopping Arcades Of Paristhe Arcades Project Is A Mass Of Cultural, Political, And Social Material Presented In The Form Of A Vast Montage. Benjamin Now Reconsiders The Significance Of His Theories And Writings In Light Of This Final Project. The Contributors Gathered In This Special Issueseveral Of Whom Participated In The Translation Of The Arcades Projectinclude Leading Scholars From Modern Culture And Media Studies, Comparative Literature And Literary Studies, Art History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, And Film Studies.Contributors. T. J. Clark, Howard Eiland, Peter Fenves, Tom Gunning, Michael Jennings, Claudia Brodsky Lacour, Kevin Mclaughlin, Philip Rosen, Henry Sussman, Lindsay Waters, Samuel Weber, Peter Wollen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Benjamin Now: Critical Encounters with The Arcades Project'? A: The book centers on Walter Benjamin's unfinished work, The Arcades Project, exploring its cultural, political, and social significance through a collection of essays by various scholars.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: Contributors include prominent scholars such as T. J. Clark, Howard Eiland, Peter Fenves, Tom Gunning, Michael Jennings, and others who have expertise in modern culture, media studies, and related fields.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and portable for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Benjamin Now' contain? A: The book has a total of 228 pages.
- Q: When was 'Benjamin Now' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Benjamin Now' a used book or a new edition? A: The product is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the illustrated edition of 'Benjamin Now'.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in this book? A: The book discusses themes such as cultural theory, the impact of shopping arcades in Paris, and the montage of social and political material presented in The Arcades Project.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Benjamin Now' is suitable for academic purposes, especially for those studying cultural theory, philosophy, and literature.
- Q: What is the significance of The Arcades Project in Benjamin's work? A: The Arcades Project is considered Walter Benjamin's final and most comprehensive work, providing insight into his theories and a broader understanding of his cultural critique.