One-dimensional Man
Studies in the Ideology of Advanced Industrial Society
Beacon Press · Print & ebook · October 1, 1991
Originally published in 1964, One-Dimensional Man quickly became one of the most important texts in the ensuing decade of radical political change.
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- Who it’s for
- Marcuse’s influential study invites a closer look at the ideology of advanced industrial society.
- Themes
- Ideology of industrial society, Advanced industrial society
- Genres
- Critical Theory, Social Theory, Radical Politics
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Originally published in 1964, One-Dimensional Man quickly became one of the most important texts in the ensuing decade of radical political change. This second edition, newly introduced by Marcuse scholar Douglas Kellner, presents Marcuse's best-selling work to another generation of readers in the context of contemporary events.
Society Under Scrutiny
Marcuse’s influential study invites a closer look at the ideology of advanced industrial society.
Come here for
- A classic of social theory shaped by an era of radical political change
- Questions about how industrial society frames political life
Expect
- A second edition with an introduction by Marcuse scholar Douglas Kellner
- A work presented in the context of contemporary events
Where it sits
| Critical Theory | 68% |
|---|---|
| Radical Politics | 37% |
| Social Theory | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Modern Philosophy
- Communism & Socialism
- Social Theory
- Authors
- Herbert Marcuse
- Publisher
- Beacon Press
- Published
- October 1, 1991
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Ideology of industrial society · Advanced industrial society
- Reading lane
- Modern Philosophy