Adorno was a German philosopher, and social and cultural theorist whose work is seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society. This book considers his life and work, from the philosophical tradition he worked from to his explorations of reason and social theory, and critical assessments of modern culture. Publisher: Oxford University Press Author(s): Andrew (Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and German, Royal Holloway University of London) Bowie Illustration(s): 10 black and white images Number of pages: 152 Collection: Very Short Introductions Publication date: 2022 Dimensions: 111 x 173 x 18 Cover type: Paperback / softback