Blue collar, theoretically
Subtitle: a post-marxist approach to working class literature
By: John F. Lavelle
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786448852
Subjects: Working class in literature; History and criticism; Marxist criticism; Working class writings; Social classes in literature
Description: "This critical work seeks to establish a new philosophy of class, drawing on disciplines as diverse as sociology, cognitive science, anthropology and psychology and applying a decidedly Weberian hermeneutical lens. Topics covered include a detailed exploration of Marxism, a review of working class literature, post-marxist theories of class and the future of the field"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The praxis of class; title: A study in new working-class studies; title: A review of the discourse of working-class literature; title: Postmarxist theories of class; title: Postmodern/poststructuralist theories of class and a theory of the working class; title: A working-class reading of Maggie: A girl of the streets and The great gatsby.