Description
IMAGO CRÍTICA NO. 6 2017
Book Summary
This sixth issue of the journal Imago Crítica, titled "Europe: Crisis, Imaginary, and Ruins," offers an interdisciplinary analysis of the transformations of the contemporary European imaginary. Through essays that address the crisis of identity, the weight of memory, and the reinterpretation of ruins as a cultural symbol, the work invites the reader to reflect on Europe's current challenges from a critical and plural perspective.
What is it about?
The publication is structured into several sections that explore the concept of the "ruin" not only as a material vestige, but as a metaphor for the political, social, and symbolic fractures that run through the European project. The collected texts examine how the economic, migratory, and values-based crisis has resigned the idea of Europe, its foundational myths, and its historical legacy. Drawing from philosophy, anthropology, and literary criticism, the authors unravel the narratives that construct the European imaginary, questioning the tales of progress and unity to reveal the contradictions and tensions that define it.
Main Topics
- Crisis of the European project and its foundational narratives.
- The cultural imaginary of Europe through history and philosophy.
- The ruin as a symbol of decadence and social transformation.
- Anthropology of memory and heritage in contexts of crisis.
- Identity, alterity, and the limits of pro-European discourse.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at researchers, students, and readers interested in contemporary critical thought, especially in the fields of political philosophy, cultural anthropology, the history of ideas, and literary studies. It will also be highly useful for those seeking a rigorous and current look at debates surrounding European identity and its recurring crises.
What this book offers
- An interdisciplinary vision that connects historical analysis with cultural and social criticism.
- Original reflections on the concept of the ruin as an interpretive key to present-day Europe.
- Texts that invite a rethinking of dominant discourses on European unity and crisis.
- Reference material to delve into the European imaginary from non-hegemonic perspectives.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: REVISTAS REC POR LIBROS-PDTE REVISAR-N-2
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, History, Philosophy, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Ethnography
- Collection: None
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: August 2017
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 679 g
Editorial Review
This volume of Imago Crítica is distinguished by its rigorous approach and its ability to articulate multiple disciplines around a highly topical subject. The selection of texts offers a balance between theoretical analysis and critical reflection, making it a valuable tool for those who wish to understand the complexities of the contemporary European imaginary. Its reading will be especially stimulating for an academic audience and for any reader interested in the cultural and political debates that define our time.