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Postmodernism and the Politics of 'Culture' is a comparative
critical analysis of the political and intellectual ambitions of
postmodernist critical theory and the academic discipline of
cultural studies. Katz's polemical aim is to show that cultural
studies comes up short in both areas, because its practitioners
focus on too-narrow issues-primarily, celebrating the folkways of
micro-communities-while denying the very possibility of studying,
understanding, and changing society in any comprehensive way and to
any universally beneficial purpose. He argues that scholars and
activists alike would do well to make use of the analytical tools
of postmodernist critical theory, whose practitioners acknowledge
the political significance of the differences between social
groups, but do not consider them to be unbridgeable, and so seek to
develop a set of practices for creating a truly inclusive, truly
democratic public sphere.
"Postmodernism and the Politics of 'Culture'" is a comparative
critical analysis of the political and intellectual ambitions of
postmodernist critical theory and the academic discipline of
cultural studies. Katz's polemical aim is to show that cultural
studies comes up short in both areas, because its practitioners
focus on too-narrow issues-primarily, celebrating the folkways of
micro-communities-while denying the very possibility of studying,
understanding, and changing society in any comprehensive way and to
any universally beneficial purpose. He argues that scholars and
activists alike would do well to make use of the analytical tools
of postmodernist critical theory, whose practitioners acknowledge
the political significance of the differences between social
groups, but do not consider them to be unbridgeable, and so seek to
develop a set of practices for creating a truly inclusive, truly
democratic public sphere.
Reporting live from "everywhere," photographer Adam Katz Sinding
(formerly known as Le 21eme) travels around the globe to document
the fashion zeitgeist. An Instagram hit, @aks's lens captures
fashion weeks, runway idols, the next big trends, tastemakers, and
- in particular - street style. His first teNeues book This is Not
a F*cking Street Style Book featured a curated collection of some
of his best images, taken both backstage at the shows and of the
style-setters on the streets. In this new publication, Sinding
widens his scope and explores culture and landmarks with the same
sophisticated eye he uses to photograph fashion. In the last year,
he has travelled through over 35 countries across the globe,
snapping a breathtaking number of beautiful photos that capture the
essence of a place as only he would recognise it. Along with his
pictures, the book includes contributions from Errolson Hugh and
offers a unique insight into the peculiar mind of Adam Katz Sinding
himself, his obsessive exercising habits, and the cultural
phenomenon he has become over the years.
In May 2004, Jeremy Lanosga was a talented competitive racquetball
player with a promising future in the world of sports. On a
beautiful Sunday evening, Jeremy decided to travel to the Garden of
the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take photographs of the
sunset. While preparing to descend a rock formation, he slipped and
plummeted more than fifty feet-fracturing the C5 vertebrae in his
neck. The tragic fall left him clinging to life and paralyzed from
the neck down.Author Adam Katz is Jeremy's friend and has been
playing tournament racquetball for more than twenty years.
"Jeremy's Journey" is the culmination of his experiences during the
2004 racquetball season-both documented for and dedicated to Jeremy
so that his friend could experience the season through Katz's
perspective. Beginning with the 2004 National Singles Championships
in Houston, Texas, Katz describes his training regimen and the
grueling matches, as well as the exciting and spirited
tournaments."Jeremy's Journey" is a touching tribute to a
friendship between two young athletes and demonstrates the
unwavering determination that Adam Katz calls upon in order to keep
true to his pledge to Jeremy.
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