Title
Death Of A Discipline (The Wellek Library Lectures)
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For Almost Three Decades, Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak Has Been Ignoring The Standardized Rules Of The Academy And Trespassing Across Disciplinary Boundaries. Today She Remains One Of The Foremost Figures In The Study Of World Literature And Its Cultural Consequences. In This New Book She Declares The Death Of Comparative Literature As We Know It And Sounds An Urgent Call For A New Comparative Literature, In Which The Discipline Is Given New Lifeone That Is Not Appropriated And Determined By The Market.In The Era Of Globalization, When Mammoth Projects Of World Literature In Translation Are Being Undertaken In The United States, How Can We Protect The Multiplicity Of Languages And Literatures At The University? Spivak Demonstrates How Critics Interested In Social Justice Should Pay Close Attention To Literary Form And Offers New Interpretations Of Classics Such As Joseph Conrad'S Heart Of Darkness And Virginia Woolf'S A Room Of One'S Own. Through Close Readings Of Texts Not Only In English, French, And German But Also In Arabic And Bengali, Spivak Practices What She Preaches.Acclaim For Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak And Her Work:[Spivak] Pioneered The Study In Literary Theory Of Nonwestern Women.Edward W. SaidShe Has Probably Done More Longterm Political Good, In Pioneering Feminist And Postcolonial Studies Within Global Academia, Than Almost Any Of Her Theoretical Colleagues. Terry EagletonA Celebrity In Academia... Create[S] A Stir Wherever She Goes. The New York Times
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Death of a Discipline'? A: 'Death of a Discipline' by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak critiques the current state of comparative literature and advocates for a new approach that emphasizes the importance of diverse languages and literary forms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Death of a Discipline' is Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, a renowned scholar in world literature and cultural studies.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the decline of comparative literature as traditionally understood, the impact of globalization on literature, and the need for a new comparative literature that values multiple languages and perspectives.
- Q: Is 'Death of a Discipline' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Death of a Discipline' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in literary theory, cultural studies, and post-colonial studies.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Death of a Discipline' is available in its 2nd edition, published on June 15, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Death of a Discipline' contains 136 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Death of a Discipline' is offered in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability for frequent use.
- Q: What notable critiques does the book offer? A: The book offers critiques of established literary forms and encourages a focus on social justice in literary criticism.
- Q: Are there any specific literary works analyzed in the book? A: Yes, Spivak provides new interpretations of classic texts, including Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' and Virginia Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Death of a Discipline' is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition and has not been previously owned.