The London object writing London at the end of capitalism / Grant Hamilton.
| Author/creator | Hamilton, Grant |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Routledge, 2021. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge studies in contemporary literature |
| Contents | Introduction: Writing London at the end of capitalism -- Michael Moorcock's Mother London and the viscous city -- Iain Sinclair's Downriver and the allure of the I-city -- Penelope Lively's City of the mind and the simultaneous city -- Peter Ackroyd's Hawksmoor and the churches of absolute space -- J. G. Ballard's Crash and the seduction of objects -- Conclusion: The coordinates of an altermodernity. |
| Abstract | "This book argues that certain works by Michael Moorcock, Iain Sinclair, Penelope Lively, Peter Ackroyd, and J.G. Ballard constitute the coordinates of an altermodernity that might bring to an end the most deleterious effects and affects of today's hyper-aggressive strain of capitalism"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020053875 |
| ISBN | 9780367714680 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |