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The Visual in Social Theory

By Anthony Woodiwiss

The Visual in Social Theory Social Sciences

The Visual in Social Theory

By Anthony Woodiwiss

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The distinction between understanding sight as a natural faculty - vision - and understanding it as an historical and social construct - visuality - has had significant impact in the visual arts. Not so in social theory where, notwithstanding the efforts of the classical theorists, the practical scientific necessity of privileging visuality over vision has been lost. The Visual in Social Theory argues that, because of its uncritical use of terms like modernity, postmodernity, globalisation and the Third Way, contemporary social theory has become a participant in rather than a critic of 'promotional culture'. In short, in forgetting its past social theory has effectively forsaken its future. The Visual in Social Theory aims to restore the self-discipline and critical edge intrinsic to any analytical work on visuality. The book will be essential reading not only for those interested in contemporary debates around vision but for a broader readership concerned for the critical relevance of contemporary social theory.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
234
Release Date:
2005-06-01
Publication Date:
2005-06-01
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0826478778
ISBN13:
9780826478771
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
300 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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