James D. Faubion:Modern Greek Lessons: A Primer in Historical Constructivism by James D. Faubion
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The Nile on eBay Modern Greek Lessons by James D. Faubion Introduces the cosmopolitan intellectual life of Athens, a centerless city of multiplicities and fragmentations, a city on the 'margins of Europe' recovering from the repressive rule of a military junta. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Through a blend of lively detail and elegant narration, James Faubion immerses us in the cosmopolitan intellectual life of Athens, a centerless city of multiplicities and fragmentations, a city on the "margins of Europe" recovering from the repressive rule of a military junta. Drawing inspiration from Athens and its cultural elite, Faubion explores the meaning of modernity, finding it not in the singular character of "Western civilization" but instead in an increasingly diverse family of practices of reform. Notes Modern Greek Lessons seeks to invent a new form for expressing the complexity and ambivalence toward the past, toward Europe, toward the United States, and toward themselves that members of the educated Greek elite struggle with individually and jointly. This is an important contribution from a young scholar who will unquestionably be one of the leading voices of his generation. -- "Paul Rabinow" A skilled and compelling writer in the mode of the civilized sojourner... Faubion deals brilliantly with a wide range of topics from contemporary Greek literature to sexuality. -- George Marcus, Rice University Back Cover " Modern Greek Lessons seeks to invent a new form for expressing the complexity and ambivalence toward the past, toward Europe, toward the United States, and toward themselves that members of the educated Greek elite struggle with individually and jointly. This is an important contribution from a young scholar who will unquestionably be one of the leading voices of his generation." -- Paul Rabinow "A skilled and compelling writer in the mode of the civilized sojourner. . . . Faubion deals brilliantly with a wide range of topics from contemporary Greek literature to sexuality." --George Marcus, Rice University Flap " Modern Greek Lessons seeks to invent a new form for expressing the complexity and ambivalence toward the past, toward Europe, toward the United States, and toward themselves that members of the educated Greek elite struggle with individually and jointly. This is an important contribution from a young scholar who will unquestionably be one of the leading voices of his generation."-- Paul Rabinow "A skilled and compelling writer in the mode of the civilized sojourner. . . . Faubion deals brilliantly with a wide range of topics from contemporary Greek literature to sexuality."-- George Marcus, Rice University Author Biography James D. Faubion is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Rice University. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsPreface: Terms And DefinitionsIntroduction For the Time Being: Some Notes on the Manners of Modern Lives3Pt. IReviewing Athens211Model Improbabilities: Athens at First Sight232Remembering and Remodeling: The Metaleptic Metropolis64Pt. IIAnother Modernity993Crossing the Threshold: Notes on Conflict at a Certain Greek Airport1014Sovereignty and Its Discontents1225"Everything Is Possible": Notes on the Greek Modern139Pt. IIIAfter the Colonels: Projects of Self-Definition and Self-Formation Since 19741576The Self Made: Developing a Postnational Character1597The Works of Margharita Karapanou: Literature as a Technology of Self-Formation1848Men Are Not Always What They Seem: From Sexual Modernization toward Sexual Modernity213Epilogue: After the Present242Notes249Bibliography271Index289 Review "Modern Greek Lessons seeks to invent a new form for expressing the complexity and ambivalence toward the past, toward Europe, toward the United States, and toward themselves that members of the educated Greek elite struggle with individually and jointly. This is an important contribution from a young scholar who will unquestionably be one of the leading voices of his generation."—Paul Rabinow"A skilled and compelling writer in the mode of the civilized sojourner. . . . Faubion deals brilliantly with a wide range of topics from contemporary Greek literature to sexuality."—George Marcus, Rice University Promotional Modern Greek Lessons seeks to invent a new form for expressing the complexity and ambivalence toward the past, toward Europe, toward the United States, and toward themselves that members of the educated Greek elite struggle with individually and jointly. This is an important contribution from a young scholar who will unquestionably be one of the leading voices of his generation. -- "Paul Rabinow" A skilled and compelling writer in the mode of the civilized sojourner... Faubion deals brilliantly with a wide range of topics from contemporary Greek literature to sexuality. -- George Marcus, Rice University Long Description Through a blend of lively detail and elegant narration, James Faubion immerses us in the cosmopolitan intellectual life of Athens, a centerless city of multiplicities and fragmentations, a city on the "margins of Europe" recovering from the repressive rule of a military junta. Drawing inspiration from Athens and its cultural elite, Faubion explores the meaning of modernity, finding it not in the singular character of "Western civilization" but instead in an increasingly diverse family of practices of reform. Review Quote " Modern Greek Lessons seeks to invent a new form for expressing the complexity and ambivalence toward the past, toward Europe, toward the United States, and toward themselves that members of the educated Greek elite struggle with individually and jointly. This is an important contribution from a young scholar who will unquestionably be one of the leading voices of his generation." -- Paul Rabinow Details ISBN0691000506 Author James D. Faubion Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691000506 ISBN-13 9780691000503 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1995 Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle A Primer in Historical Constructivism Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations 28 halftones Residence TX, US Birth 1957 Pages 340 Short Title MODERN GREEK LESSONS REV/E Edition Description Revised Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691000503 UK Release Date 1995-11-19 NZ Release Date 1995-11-19 US Release Date 1995-11-19 Series Princeton Studies in Culture/Power/History Publication Date 1995-11-19 Alternative 9780691094731 DEWEY 306.09495 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1996-01-28 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136236392; , Nieuw, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780691000503, Book Title: Modern Greek Lessons, Publication Year: 1995, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: Modern Greek Lessons: a Primer in Historical Constructivism, Item Height: 254mm, Item Width: 197mm, Subject: Anthropology, Item Weight: 510g, Number of Pages: 340 Pages, Princeton University Press<
