J.G.Ballard: Contemporary Critical Perspectives. Baxter<|

Name: J.G.Ballard: Contemporary Critical Perspectives. Baxter<|
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the significant and often controversial literary world of J.G. Ballard with this comprehensive critical guide. "J. G. Ballard (Contemporary Critical Perspectives)" by Jeannette Baxter delves into his award-winning novels and cult-status short stories, examining their impact on literary, cultural, and popular imaginations, further amplified by successful cinematic adaptations. This book offers fresh readings of dominant themes such as history, sexuality, violence, consumer capitalism, and urban space. Contributors engage with contemporary debates surrounding post 9/11 politics, terrorism, neo-imperialism, science, morality, and ethics, providing new critical perspectives on Ballard's major works, short stories, and journalistic writing. This hardcover edition, published in 2009, is written in English and measures 156 mm x 234 mm with 176 pages. Product Summary: J.G. Ballard critical perspectives, contemporary novel, hardcover book, Jeannette Baxter, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2009 publication, English language, 176 pages.