Bakhtin and cultural theory
By: edited by Ken Hirschkop and David Shepherd.
Contributors: Hirschkop, Ken.; Shepherd, David
Edition: Rev. and expanded 2nd ed.
Publisher: Manchester University Press; Distributed exclusively in the U.S.A. by Palgrave
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Manchester; New York; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 276
Subjects: Bakhtin, M. M. 1895-1975.; Criticism -- History -- 20th century.
Description: This treatment of Bakhtin's cultural and literary theory tests, compares, and explores his work in relation to colonialism, feminism, reception theory, and theories of the body. Many of the essays in the first edition have become standard reference points in cultural debate. This revised second edition takes advantage of the wealth of new Bakhtin material which became available after perestroika. New articles make use of previously unacknowledged sources of Bakhtin's theory of dialogue; they also vividly recount the dramatic events surrounding his thesis on Rabelais, and interrogate his famous distinction between poetry and the novel.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-265) and index.