3. Post
Modernism
The term was applied to a whole host of movements , many in art , music,
And literature , that reacted against modernism ,and are typically marked by
Revival of traditional elements and techniques .
Literature of this period reflects the social change characteristics of the times .
Postmodernism is the time after second world war in 1945. however ,after
the series Of human rights violations that occurred during and after world war
(including The holocaust, the atomic bombings of Japan and Japanese internment in
the US), writers began to feel as if meaning was an impossible quest , and that the
only way to move forward Was to embrace meaninglessness fully.
4. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND :
Postmodernist like Lyotard and Bauldrillard claim that society has moved on
Postmodernism form the modern period . This movement has been caused by:
1. 2nd world war
2. Globalization: Reducing the power of the National state.
3. Economic change.
4. Cold war between countries.
5. Multiple meaning.
6. Post colonialism.
5. 1.There is no absolute truth.
2. The end of reality
3.Truth is related with observer.
4.Belives in multicultural.
5.No believe in unity.
6.Everything is subjective truth.
CHARACTERISTICS:
6. Common characteristics of modernism and post
modernism :
1.A rejection of the distinctions between high and low.
2.An explanation of meaningless and absurdity.
3.An interest in mixing genres in a single work.
4.An obsession with challenging philosophy and psychological
question.
7. Difference between Modernism and Post modernism:
1. It started in 19th century and
early 20th century.
2. Modernism was influenced by the
1st world war.
3. Modernism rejected realism.
1. It started in mid 20th
century.
2. Modernism was influenced
2nd
world war.
3. Postmodernism rejected
logical thinking.
.
8. The future of geography
What is geography in the 21st Century
‘We could begin by making the case that any individual without geography as a
significant and identifiable component of his or her education, would probably
lack experiences and opportunities that.
Develop a holistic understanding, that shows links and interrelationships
within and between the more physical earthsystems and human systems.
Deepen spatial understanding Deal with complexity and uncertainly In real
world context.
