Empire of Theory

Author: Wang Xiaogun (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book features questions posed by the editor of Critical Inquiry to some renowned American scholars on theoretical issues. Is the brilliance of theory now a thing of the past? Has theory lost its revolutionary significance and been shifting toward an ethical turn? Are the information and biotechnology revolutions opening new paths for exploring issues in politics, science, art, and religion? Over 20 scholars, including Jameson and Miller, provided written responses. Later, the seven editors of the journal commented on the perspectives of the editorial board, and the editor-in-chief delivered a final summary.