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Routledge - The Situationist International in Britain Book

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Explore the radical history of the Situationist International and its profound impact on British culture. This book provides the first comprehensive account of how the movement's ideas were received, debated, and adapted within Britain. As a successor to the Dada and Surrealist traditions, the Situationist International sought to redefine the twentieth-century avant-garde through its challenge to the society of the spectacle. Even after the group dissolved in 1972, its influence remained visible across various disciplines. This text traces the movement's afterlife through the work of artists, writers, theorists, and provocateurs. It also examines how its concepts shaped the perspectives of punks and psychogeographers. Whether you are studying modernism or the history of radical thought, this Routledge publication offers a deep look into a movement that continues to contest social norms and artistic boundaries.

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Provides the first detailed account of the Situationist International's influence and presence within the British landscape.

Examines the movement's roots as a successor to the Dada and Surrealism avant-garde traditions.

Traces the historical impact and afterlife of radical ideas following the group's dissolution in 1972.

Analyzes how the movement's concepts shaped the work of diverse groups including punks and psychogeographers.

Offers a study of the ongoing effort to confront and contest the concept of the society of the spectacle.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series for academic and historical research.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138680451
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Themes & Concepts
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 September 2016
Listed Since: 07 March 2016

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