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An extended volume of New Literary History that considers the practice of comparison in literary studies and other disciplines within the humanities.Writing and teaching across cultures and disciplines makes the act of comparison inevitable. Comparative theory and methods of comparative literature and cultural anthropology have permeated the humanities as they engage more centrally with the cultural flows and circulation of past and present globalization. How do scholars make ethically and politically responsible comparisons without assuming that their own values and norms are the standard by which other cultures should be measured?Comparison expands upon a special issue of the journal New Literary History, which analyzed theories and methodologies of comparison. Six new essays from senior scholars of transnational and postcolonial studies complement the original ten pieces. The work of Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Ella Shohat, Robert Stam, R. Radhakrishnan, Bruce Robbins, Ania Loomba, Haun Saussy, Linda Gordon, Walter D. Mignolo, Shumei Shih, and Pheng Cheah are included with contributions by anthropologists Caroline B. Brettell and Richard Handler. Historical periods discussed range from the early modern to the contemporary and geographical regions that encompass the globe. Ultimately, Comparison argues for the importance of greater selfreflexivity about the politics and methods of comparison in teaching and in research.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Comparison: Theories, Approaches, Uses'? A: The book focuses on the practice of comparison in literary studies and other humanities disciplines, analyzing methods and theories of comparison.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Comparison: Theories, Approaches, Uses'? A: The author of the book is Rita Felski.
- Q: What type of condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Comparison: Theories, Approaches, Uses' have? A: The book has 352 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 15, 2013.
- Q: Is 'Comparison: Theories, Approaches, Uses' available in different editions? A: Yes, this book is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include ethical comparisons across cultures, the politics of comparison, and methodologies of comparative literature.
- Q: Can you provide examples of contributors to the book? A: Contributors include notable scholars such as Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Ella Shohat, and Robert Stam, among others.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism & Theory.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Comparison: Theories, Approaches, Uses'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.