Degeneration and Revolution: Radical Cultural Politics and the Body in Weimar Germany
por
Robert Heynen
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History
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
678
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado
Jun 14, 2016
Editorial
Haymarket Books
ISBN-10
160846637X
ISBN-13
9781608466375
Descripción
Robert Heynen delves into the intricate connections between radical cultural politics and the physicality of the body during Weimar Germany, a period marked by social upheaval and creative experimentation. He examines how the notions of degeneration and societal change were intertwined, influencing the artistic and political landscapes of the time. Through a multidisciplinary lens, Heynen highlights how various cultural movements responded to prevailing anxieties about identity, health, and morality.
The book also unpacks the tensions between traditional values and radical ideologies that characterized Weimar society. Heynen's analysis draws upon a rich array of cultural artifacts, including literature, visual arts, and performance, illustrating how artists and intellectuals grappled with contemporary crises. By placing the body at the center of this discourse, he reveals how physicality became a potent symbol for both personal and collective transformation amidst the chaos of the era.
In this thought-provoking exploration, Heynen invites readers to reconsider the role of cultural politics in shaping societal narratives. His insights resonate not only within the historical context of Weimar Germany but also reflect broader themes of rebellion and renewal that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse. Through richly detailed analysis, the work challenges preconceived notions about degeneration, offering a fresh perspective on a tumultuous period marked by both creativity and conflict.
The book also unpacks the tensions between traditional values and radical ideologies that characterized Weimar society. Heynen's analysis draws upon a rich array of cultural artifacts, including literature, visual arts, and performance, illustrating how artists and intellectuals grappled with contemporary crises. By placing the body at the center of this discourse, he reveals how physicality became a potent symbol for both personal and collective transformation amidst the chaos of the era.
In this thought-provoking exploration, Heynen invites readers to reconsider the role of cultural politics in shaping societal narratives. His insights resonate not only within the historical context of Weimar Germany but also reflect broader themes of rebellion and renewal that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse. Through richly detailed analysis, the work challenges preconceived notions about degeneration, offering a fresh perspective on a tumultuous period marked by both creativity and conflict.
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