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Simulacra and Simulation
Simulacra and Simulation
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This foundational work in postmodern philosophy and cultural theory explores how contemporary society has replaced reality and meaning with symbols and signs, leading to a condition Baudrillard calls "hyperreality." In his provocative treatise, Baudrillard examines the implications of a world where simulations (copies without originals) precede and shape what we consider real, blurring the boundary between reality and representation. Through analysis of mass media, consumer culture, and technological influence, he argues that modern life is dominated by "simulacra," images and concepts that no longer refer to any authentic reality but instead reference each other, creating an endless cycle of signification detached from truth. With references ranging from Disneyland to the news media, this book offers a challenging critique of how people in the late twentieth century and beyond perceive, construct, and interact with the world, underlining the instability of meaning in a media-saturated culture.
- Publisher: University of Michigan Press
- Dimensions: 13.34 x 1.78 x 22.86 cm
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- Item weight: 1.05 kg
- Book Type: Paperback
- ISBN-10: 0472065211
- ISBN-13: 978-0472065219
- Publication date: 22 December 1994
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