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Metamodernism: The Future of Theory — Kindle Edition

Metamodernism: The Future of Theory by Jason Ānanda Josephson Storm presents a framework for moving beyond postmodern critiques in the humanities and social sciences. It develops a process-oriented account of social categories and considers language, knowledge, and value. The Kindle listing specifies a 374-page English edition with reading features including screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.

At a glance

Argues for metamodernism as a way to move beyond postmodern skepticism in human sciences.
Introduces a process-oriented account of society and temporary social categories.
Discusses sign-making across human, animal, and plant communication.
Connects questions of knowledge and value with a call for humble, emancipatory knowledge.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its stated scope brings social theory, philosophy of language, and questions about knowledge and value into one argument.
The Kindle listing includes screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Book details
Publisher	The University of Chicago Press
Publication date	June 7, 2021
Edition	First
Language	English
Print length	374 pages
ISBN-13	978-0226786797

Kindle edition
File size	16.9 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Not Enabled
Word Wise	Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

What to know before buying

The title’s description presents a theoretical argument and research framework, not a general introduction or a neutral overview. Its emphasis on postmodern critique, social ontology, and language may suit readers already interested in humanities and social-science theory.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers researching metamodernism, postmodernism, or contemporary theory in the humanities and social sciences.
Those interested in social categories, philosophy of language, and the relationship between knowledge and value.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a brief or introductory account of philosophy, or a practical handbook rather than a theoretical work.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 61 ratings

5 stars73%73%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars4%4%
1 star6%6%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of low-star ratings means reactions are not uniformly favorable. The rating data does not explain readers’ reasons or establish which parts they liked. For a theory-focused book whose listing spans social ontology, language, and epistemology, prospective readers should consider whether those topics match their interests.

Frequently asked questions

What is Metamodernism: The Future of Theory about?

The listing describes an argument for metamodernism as a path beyond postmodern critiques, covering social categories, process social ontology, communication, and the relation between knowledge and value.

Who is this book aimed at?

Its stated focus on research in the humanities and social sciences makes it most relevant to readers interested in contemporary theory and philosophy.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 374 pages and a Kindle file size of 16.9 MB.