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In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, March 30, 2012 12:00 - 1 Comment
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: The Rise of Capitalism & the Exclusion of Death An A to Z of Theory
In the second of his series of essays on Baudrillard, Andrew Robinson examines how the French thinker saw 'symbolic exchange' giving way to capitalist alienation, and discusses Baudrillard's intriguing proposition that alienation stems from the social exclusion of death.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, February 17, 2012 10:59 - 4 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: Symbolic Exchange An A to Z of Theory
Jean Baudrillard is one of the most lauded theorists of poststructuralism, yet is widely regarded as a cynic and fatalist. In a major 14-part series, Andrew Robinson reinterprets Baudrillard as anti-capitalist theorist of alienation and resistance. This week's introduction presents Baudrillard's account of symbolic exchange as a crucial dimension of non-alienated life.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, December 2, 2011 13:47 - 5 Comments
In Theory">Global Cities: Too Big to Last In Theory
Andrew Robinson concludes his critical examination of the structural inequalities of Global Cities, the dynamics of their relationships with the rest, and their ultimately fatal vulnerabilities.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, November 25, 2011 2:04 - 2 Comments
In Theory">Global Cities: the rise and rise of Capitalism’s behemoths In Theory
As the economic crisis continues to bite, and governments rush to prop up failing banks, the neoliberal model is widely seen to be failing. This is therefore a good time, Andrew Robinson argues, to look back at the structure of economic power today. In a two-part essay, he takes on the incredible rise of global cities.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, October 28, 2011 12:40 - 0 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Barthes on Activism An A to Z of Theory
In the sixth and final instalment of his series on the French thinker, political theorist Andrew Robinson explores, and critiques, Barthes' views on activism.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, October 21, 2011 4:34 - 2 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Roland Barthes : The war against myth An A to Z of Theory
In the fifth instalment of his series on the French thinker, political theorist Andrew Robinson explores Barthes' positions on the possibility of non-mythical language.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, October 14, 2011 14:00 - 5 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Roland Barthes: Death of the Author An A to Z of Theory
In the fourth essay in his series on the French thinker, political theorist Andrew Robinson takes on one of Barthes' most famous (and controversial) proclamations: the death of the author.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, October 7, 2011 16:35 - 15 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Roland Barthes’s Mythologies: Naturalisation, Politics and everyday life An A to Z of Theory
In the third of his series on the French thinker, political theorist Andrew Robinson continues his exploration of Barthes' Mythologies.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, September 30, 2011 12:54 - 19 Comments
An A to Z of Theory Roland Barthes’s Mythologies: A Critical Theory of Myths
In the second of his series on Roland Barthes, political theorist Andrew Robinson presents the French author's theory of myths.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, September 23, 2011 12:57 - 22 Comments
An A to Z of Theory Roland Barthes and Semiotics
Roland Barthes was one of the major theorists of culture of the twentieth century. In the first of a six-essay series, political theorist Andrew Robinson presents the French author's approach to semiotics.
