The Prison-House of Language: A Critical Account of Structuralism and Russian Formalism
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
The Prison-House of Language: A Critical Account of Structuralism and Russian Formalism
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Fredric Jameson
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| Series | Princeton Essays in Literature |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:248 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Grammar and syntax |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691013169
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| Classifications | Dewey:891.709 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
21 February 1975 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Fredric Jameson's survey of Structuralism and Russian Formalism is, at the same time, a critique of their basic methodology. He lays bare the presuppositions of the two movements, clarifying the relationship between the synchronic methods of Saussurean linguistics and the realities of time and history.
Reviews"A densely but lucidly written critique of modern linguistic theory and its application in and implications for formalism and structuralism... The Prison-House of Language ought to be purchased by every library and read by everyone interested in modern thought."--Library Journal
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