Pauline Johnson Books

Focusing on ideology, this work engages with key discussions in economic sociology and populism, while examining the impact of neoliberalism on universities and therapy culture. It also explores contemporary relationships and feminist perspectives, offering a critical analysis of how these themes intersect in today's society. Through its comprehensive approach, the book challenges prevailing narratives and encourages deeper reflection on the implications of neoliberal thought.

The study explores influential figures in the European Marxist tradition of aesthetics, including Lukacs, Benjamin, the Frankfurt School, Brecht, and the Althusserians. It highlights the diversity of their theories while identifying a common problem they address regarding art. Pauline Johnson argues that a meaningful response to this issue requires an understanding rooted in the practical experiences of the audience, emphasizing the importance of personal consciousness in interpreting art.

Originally published in 1984, this study deals with a number of influential figures in the European tradition of Marxist theories of aesthetics, ranging from Lukacs to Benjamin, through the Frankfurt School, to Brecht and the Althusserians. Pauline Johnson shows that, despite the great diversity in these theories about art, they all formulate a common problem, and she argues that an adequate response to this problem must be based on account of the practical foundations within the recipient's own experience for a changed consciousness.

Focusing on the evolution of Habermas' ideas, this study highlights key developments in his understanding of the public sphere. It emphasizes the importance of his work in addressing contemporary challenges faced by this crucial aspect of modern society, advocating for its preservation and revitalization amidst ongoing struggles.

The author offers a distinct perspective shaped by her gender and unique origins, which she weaves into her lyrical poetry and retelling of Native myths and legends. Her work stands out on the literary scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing her individuality and contributions to the cultural narrative.

This study explores the major episodes in Habermas' thinking about the public sphere. From the outset, he has maintained that the complex ambiguity of the Enlightenment, its cultural achievements and potentials have been poorly understood. Whereas his first major work tried to retrieve this ambiguity by excavating the neglected public-democratic core of Enlightenment liberalism, his later writings attempted to provide this cultural potential with a more secure anthropological basis in the pragmatics of communication. Habermas' project of re-animating the significance of the public sphere and rescuing the neglected potentials of Enlightenment legacies has been deeply controversial. For many, it is too lacking in radical commitments to warrant its claim to a contemporary place within a critical theory tradition. Against this charge, Pauline Johnson defends Habermas' utopian credentials while simultaneously arguing that his own construction of contemporary emancipatory hopes is too narrow and one-sided.