Of Critical Theory and Its Theorists

Bronner (poiltical science, Rutgers U.) ranges across many fields, from philosophy and aesthetics to politics and anthropology, to reconstruct the radical aims of critical theory and evaluate its successes, its failings, and its legacy. He also provides interpretations of critical theory's most important representatives, including Lukßcs, Benjamin, Adorno, Marcuse, Fromm, and Habermas. Paper edition (unseen), $22.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.