Images of Postmodern Society: Social Theory and Contemporary Cinema (Published in association with Theory, Culture & Society)

The book "Postmodern Images of the Self" by Norman K Denzin is a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary society through the lens of postmodernism.

Denzin analyzes the tension between postmodern ideas and traditional ways of analyzing society, using studies of popular Hollywood movies such as "Blue Velvet," "Wall Street," and "Do the Right Thing." He examines the problematic of the postmodern self through the perspectives of key theorists like Mills, Baudrillard, Barthes, Habermas, Jameson, Bourdieu, Derrida, and others.

Denzin's unique approach offers multiple views of postmodernism, challenging the notion's definition and resistance to definition.

Despite a bleak picture of modern Western society, Denzin concludes by seeking the reclamation of the self from the postmodern quagmire.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of postmodernism and its impact on contemporary culture.