baudrillard
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, August 10, 2012 0:00 - 33 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: Hyperreality and Implosion An A to Z of Theory
All is not well in the world of the capitalist code. In the latest essay of his series on Jean Baudrillard, Andrew Robinson explores the French thinker's account of the crisis of contemporary capitalism, through three related concepts: hyperreality, fascination and implosion. Robinson shows how, in this theory, too much effectiveness can be counterproductive.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, May 18, 2012 11:13 - 5 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: a new system of meaning An A to Z of Theory
In the latest instalment of his series on Jean Baudrillard, political theorist Andrew Robinson explores the implications of the French thinker's theories of 'the code' and 'reproduction' for meaning and communication.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, November 5, 2010 0:00 - 2 Comments
In Theory Behind enemy (thought) lines
In a new essay, political theorist Andrew Robinson looks at the arguments of the 'other side', that of policy makers and military planners. In particular, Robinson examines the establishment approach to one central concept: asymetrical war.
