Le systeme des objects
Jean Baudrillard
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Le systeme des objects
Published
1968-01-01
Publisher
Gallimard
Pages
258
ISBN-13
9782070268009
ISBN-10
2070268004
Description
Pressing Freudian and Saussurean categories into the service of a basically Marxist perspective, The System of Objects offers a cultural critique of the commodity in consumer society. Baudrillard classifies the everyday objects of the 'new technical order' as functional, nonfunctional and metafunctional. He contrasts 'modern' and 'traditional' functional objects, subjecting home furnishing and interior design to a celebrated semiological analysis. His treatment of nonfunctional or 'marginal' objects focuses on antiques and the psychology of collecting, while the metafunctional category extends to the useless, the aberrant and even the 'schizofunctional'. Finally, Baudrillard deals at length with the implications of credit and advertising for the commodification of everyday life.
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How many pages are in Le systeme des objects?
This edition of Le systeme des objects has approximately 258 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Le systeme des objects?
For most readers, Le systeme des objects typically takes between 5h 23m and 3h 35m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,500 words
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What is the word count of Le systeme des objects?
The estimated word count for Le systeme des objects is approximately 64,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Le systeme des objects?
Le systeme des objects was written by Jean Baudrillard.
When was Le systeme des objects published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1968-01-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.