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1. Hyperreality and Global Culture

   By Nicholas Perry

   Series: Social Futures

   This book explores a world where the boundaries between reality and representation have become blurred, a world where LA Law is used to train lawyers. Drawing on examples from around the globe, Nick Perry presents a fascinating and entertaining analysis of both familiar objects and situations as...

   Published May 27th 1998 by Routledge
2. The Poverty of Postmodernism

   By John O'Neill

   Series: Social Futures

   Published October 19th 1994 by Routledge
3. The Future That Failed

   Origins and Destinies of the Soviet Model

   By Johann P. Arnason

   Series: Social Futures

   This outstanding book deals with the Soviet model as a distinctive pattern of modernity. Its historical background and its institutional structure are thoroughly examined as are its implications for understanding Modernity. The book challenges many of the simple assumptions and judgements made...

   Published October 20th 1993 by Routledge
4. Modern Conditions, Postmodern Controversies

   By Barry Smart

   Series: Social Futures

   In this accomplished, comprehensive and accessible book Barry Smart explores these questions. The book examines the social and economic processes which have shaped and continue to shape life today. It also provides exemplary critical assessments of the various `modern' and `postmodern' thinkers who...

   Published December 4th 1991 by Routledge