This book could be a good read for individuals interested in exploring postmodern theory's contributions and limitations. The authors analyze the work of prominent theorists and evaluate their relevance for critical social theory and radical politics. The book also explores the discourse's origin in historical, cultural, sociological, and philosophical studies. The book's unique feature is its critique of postmodern theory's inadequacy in providing methodological and political perspectives. Overall, it is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand postmodernism's impact on contemporary developments and its limitations in addressing current social issues.

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In this timely volume, the authors systematically analyze postmodern theory to evaluate its relevance for critical social theory and radical politics today.Best and Kellner provide:* An introduction and critique of the work of Foucault, Deleuze and Guattari, Baudrillard, Lyotard, Laclau and Mouffe, and Jameson, which assess the varying contributions and limitations of postmodern theory* A discussion of postmodern feminist theory and the politics of identity* A systematic study of the origin of the discourse of the postmodern in historical, sociological, cultural, and philosophical studies.The authors claim that while postmodern theory provides insights into contemporary developments, it lacks adequate methodological and political perspectives to provide a critical social theory and radical politics for the present age.

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